Areas · London
Can I extend a house in Kensington and Chelsea?
A small, dense borough with many listed buildings and conservation areas.
Places people mean include Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Earl’s Court.
Basements, light wells and careful rear additions are more common questions than a suburban side extension. The design bar is high, and listed building consent is often part of the job.
Do not copy a rule of thumb from an outer borough. What passes in Orpington is not the test here.
What you could probably build
Before you offer, or before you talk to an architect or planning consultant, enter the address. We check what was approved and refused on similar homes nearby. You get a simple report, with a verdict for each common job, such as a rear extension or a loft conversion.
Questions
Can I order a report in Kensington and Chelsea?
Yes, when the address is in Kensington and Chelsea. Enter it at checkout. We check what similar homes nearby were allowed to do, using the public planning register, and you get a simple report.
How soon is a Kensington and Chelsea report?
We email you when it is ready. Timing is described on the questions page and in the terms.
Does this page tell me if my extension will be allowed?
No. This page is about the area. The report is about one address. Check with the council. Rules change, and every house is different.
Request your council
We don't cover this area yet. Tell us and we'll let you know when we do.
Check with your council. Rules change, and every house is different.