Neighbourhood planning guidance
Thank you for contacting the RBKC Planning department.
You can search, view and comment on applications using the Planning Applications Search on the council's website. The service is updated regularly, and key milestones and target dates are shown under "Proposal Details".
If you have submitted an application that is still within its statutory determination period, or an agreed extension of time, a progress update may not yet be available. If you need to speak to the planning officer dealing with your application, you can email them directly. Their contact details can be found in:
- your planning application acknowledgement letter
- any emails or letters about your application
For more information about planning applications, planning guidance, planning enforcement and other planning services, visit planning and building control.
Planning advice for your business or property is also available through our pre-application advice.
Neighbourhood planning
The Localism Act 2011 allows communities to have a say in how their local area develops and grows through preparing neighbourhood plans.
We are working on a number of initiatives with local communities to help them plan for developments that meet their community’s needs.
The Council is home to multiple neighbourhood plans. These form part of the Development Plan for the areas which they cover, and will form the basis for planning decisions in these areas. It is important to note that these neighbourhood plans do have the same status as our Local Plan.
- St Quintin Neighbourhood Forum, Area and Plan
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In July 2018 the Neighbourhood Plan for the area was confirmed by the Council. This plan forms part of the development plan for the area.
- Norland Neighbourhood Forum, Area and Plan
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In June 2014 the Neighbourhood Plan for the area was confirmed by the Council. This plan forms part of the development plan for the area.
View full details of the Plan and the Forum.
Whilst the Neighbourhood Plan remains valid, the Forum designation has now elapsed.
- Courtfield Neighbourhood Forum and Area
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In September 2017 the Council designated the Courtfield Neighbourhood Forum and Area.
- West Holland Park Neighbourhood Area
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On 10th March 2022 the Council designated the West Holland Park Neighbourhood Area.
- Lots Road Neighbourhood Area and Forum
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On 5 July 2022 the Council approved the designation of the Lots Road Neighbourhood Area and Neighbourhood Forum. Public consultation on the application made by the Lots Road Neighbourhood Forum took place between 1 April and 13 May 2022.
View full details of the Forum and Area.
The chair of the Neighbourhood Forum can be contacted at [email protected] or at [email protected].
Neighbourhood planning guide
Our guide to neighbourhood planning provides useful advice to guide you through the process of neighbourhood planning.
Read our guide to neighbourhood planning.
Find out more
National planning practice guidance on neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood plans roadmap guide - a guide produced by Locality
Last updated: 17 April 2026