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 1,960 applications which is well above the national average of 980. 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 July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss 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 1,960 applications which is well above the national average of 980. 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 July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
