Planning application process
There are many stages to an application. As each application
differs, these stages are not always the same for each application.
However, the typical process an application goes through is
illustrated in the flowchart below.
All planning applications, applications for listed building
consent, advertisement consent, certificates of lawful proposed use
or development, certificates of lawful existing use or development,
and applications for conservation area consent are publicised on
the Council's website. In most cases, the documents submitted will
also be available for public viewing. There are certain exceptions
to this where there may be issues of national security (for example
applications that involve the internal layout of embassy
buildings).
Certain applications will have to undergo some form of public
consultation. The requirements of the public consultation differ
depending on the type, scale and complexity of applications. The
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have produced a document
illustrating the public consultation we will endeavour to undertake
for each type of application.
Commenting on an application
All comments on planning applications are available for the
public to view. Normally, these comments are not available until a
decision has been made on an application. Applications that are to
be determined by Committee are the exception to this rule. All
comments received on applications that will be determined by the
Planning Application Committee will be published as part of the
report to the Committee. You can view Planning Applications
Committee dates, agendas, reports and minutes at the link
below.
You may comment on applications by email, quoting the planning
application number, to planning@rbkc.gov.uk or by using
our online comments form. You will find the online comments form
below the details of each application. You can find the application
you are looking for by using our applications search page. The link
to this page is detailed below.
You are advised that the Council scans all representations made
on applications in their entirety and may make them publicly
available through its website as part of the online documentation.
If you object to this you should clearly say so at the beginning of
your letter or email.