Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea— Planning Applications & Local Information
London Borough • London
Council Information
- Council Type
- London Borough
- Region / Nation
- London
- Website
- https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/
Planning Statistics
19
Conservation Areas
1,880
Listed Buildings
30
Brownfield Sites
505
Tree Preservation Orders
Planning Permission in Kensington and Chelsea
Planning permission rules in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has 19 designated conservation areas where stricter planning controls apply.
Planning FAQs — Kensington and Chelsea
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 1,880
- Conservation Areas
- 19
- Brownfield Sites
- 30
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 505
- Article 4 Directions
- 4