Ground Floor Rear, 3 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP

Pending PP/26/02828
Date received
29 May 2026
Date validated
29 May 2026
Postcode
W8 5NP

Description

Installation of external air conditioning condenser unit and associated internal equipment to provide climate control for existing commercial premises. No change of use is proposed, and premises will remain in its current commercial use.

Kensington and Chelsea
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#144 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Kensington and Chelsea ranks #186 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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Kensington and Chelsea decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #109 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #186 of 292
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #148 of 292
94%
Minor dwellings approved
578 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Change of use approved
60 decided
2,381
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025