Front extensions and porches in Kensington
3,114 applications since 2019. 2,303 approved and 231 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 166 | 2 |
| 2025 | 390 | 326 | 10 |
| 2024 | 448 | 345 | 31 |
| 2023 | 509 | 365 | 53 |
| 2022 | 441 | 325 | 31 |
| 2021 | 438 | 308 | 49 |
| 2020 | 285 | 204 | 24 |
| 2019 | 350 | 264 | 31 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | 1,944 | 682 | about 1 in 4 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 13,445 | 1,963 | about 1 in 8 |
| Old Oak Park Royal | 1 | 0 | none |
| Wandsworth | 2,474 | 235 | about 1 in 12 |
| Westminster | 2,682 | 295 | about 1 in 10 |