Kensington and Chelsea in London includes South Kensington, Chelsea, and Notting Hill. Planning focuses on historic buildings, urban densification, and sensitive extensions.
In the last year Kensington and Chelsea decided 2,381 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 70% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Kensington and Chelsea performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Kensington and Chelsea has an exceptionally sensitive historic environment, with numerous Conservation Areas and a very high concentration of listed buildings. Heritage constraints are particularly pronounced within the Kensington Square Conservation Area and Redcliffe Conservation Area, where formal terraces, stucco architecture, and consistent townscape create a highly controlled environment.
One of the top reasons heritage building applications are refused is causing harm to historic significance, a risk that can arise when proposals are not prepared by a consultant with heritage expertise. We help minimise this risk with expert, site-specific guidance; contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Kensington and Chelsea in London includes South Kensington, Chelsea, and Notting Hill. Planning focuses on historic buildings, urban densification, and sensitive extensions.
In the last year Kensington and Chelsea decided 2,381 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 70% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Kensington and Chelsea performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Kensington and Chelsea has an exceptionally sensitive historic environment, with numerous Conservation Areas and a very high concentration of listed buildings. Heritage constraints are particularly pronounced within the Kensington Square Conservation Area and Redcliffe Conservation Area, where formal terraces, stucco architecture, and consistent townscape create a highly controlled environment.
One of the top reasons heritage building applications are refused is causing harm to historic significance, a risk that can arise when proposals are not prepared by a consultant with heritage expertise. We help minimise this risk with expert, site-specific guidance; contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
