Former Kensal Gas Works, Canal Way, LONDON, W10 5JD Data via plota.co.uk

REGISTERED P/2026/01835/OBS - Observations to Other Borough
Date received
26 Jul 2026
Date validated
26 Jul 2026
Postcode
W10 5JD
Type
Observations to Other Borough

Description

***AMENDED DESCRIPTION*** Hybrid application for the phased redevelopment of Plot 3 of the masterplan site through demolition of all above-ground existing buildings and structures, site remediation, and creation of residential floorspace (Use Class C3) (up to 88,123 sq.m GEA excluding basement), flexible ground floor commercial, business and service floorspace (Use Class E) (up to 890 sq.m GEA), basement (up to 8,172 sq.m GEA) in buildings ranging in height up to 31 storeys (maximum 98 metres from ground), with associated public realm, infrastructure and associated works, comprising: Outline proposals for residential floorspace including ancillary residential facilities (Use Class C3) (up to 69,696 sq.m GEA excluding basement and up to 698 homes), basement of up to 4,753 sqm GEA and flexible commercial, business and service floorspace (Use Class E) (up to 890 sq.m GEA), new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access, open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, infrastructure and associated works; and Detailed proposals for residential floorspace (Use Class C3) (18,427 sq.m GEA excluding basement, 198 homes), basement of 3,419 sqm GEA, new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access including bus route and associated facilities, open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, infrastructure and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Hammersmith and Fulham
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#210 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Hammersmith and Fulham is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #281 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 63% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Hammersmith and Fulham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #20 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #4 of 296
33%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #281 of 296
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #275 of 296
97%
Minor dwellings approved
209 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
37 decided
1,321
Total decisions
60 refused in the year to March 2026