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/
On the council site, choose Planning → View or search planning applications.
Published Planning Datasets
Counts reflect records available in the Planning Data snapshot used for this build. A dash means coverage was unavailable, not that the real-world count is zero.
Check a property before choosing the planning route
Screen a postcode or UPRN against published conservation-area, listed-building, Article 4, flood-risk and other official datasets. Always confirm the exact site on Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's own constraints map.
Check planning constraints →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
The published Planning Data snapshot contains 41 conservation-area records for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Verify coverage and the exact boundary on the council map.
Published Article 4 Directions in Kensington and Chelsea
The national dataset contains 84 Article 4 direction records. A direction removes only the permitted-development rights specified in its legal notice; it is not a blanket ban.
- Article 4 - No 3
- Article 4 - No 5
- Article 4 - No 8
- Article 4 - No 6
- Article 4 - No 7
- Article 4 - No 9
- Article 4 - No 15
- Article 4 - No 22
- Article 4 - No 23
- Article 4 - No 24
- Article 4 - No 26
- Article 4 - No 28
Listed Buildings in Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has 2,609 listed buildings. Listed building consent is required for any works that affect the character of these structures.
...and 35 more listed buildings
Planning FAQs — Kensington and Chelsea
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 2,609
- Conservation Areas
- 41
- Brownfield Sites
- —
- Tree Preservation Orders
- 4,560
- Article 4 Directions
- 84