Planning by borough
Compare London boroughs for planning
A general, side-by-side orientation to the boroughs we cover. It is a starting point only — every project depends on the specific property, its designations and planning history.
| Borough | Conservation coverage | Basement policy | Typical projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | Extensive | Permitted under policy; varies by area | Extensions, lofts, refurbishment, flats |
| Westminster | Extensive, with much listing | Subject to policy; estate considerations | High-spec refurbishment, flats, listed works |
| Kensington & Chelsea | Extensive, with much listing | Specific, restrictive basement policy | Basements, refurbishment, flats |
| Wandsworth | Several conservation areas | Possible, subject to policy & party wall | Family extensions & loft conversions |
| Hammersmith & Fulham | Several conservation areas | Possible, subject to policy | Terrace extensions & lofts |
| Islington | Extensive, with listing | Subject to policy; tight urban plots | Extensions, basements, flats |
| Richmond upon Thames | Extensive, with listing | Subject to strong design policy | Period & listed-building works |
| Hounslow | Notable areas (e.g. Bedford Park) | Subject to policy | Family extensions & refurbishment |
| Barnet | Suburb conservation + Trust scheme | Rarely typical; highly sensitive | Sensitive extensions & refurbishment |
| Haringey | Notable areas (Crouch End, Muswell Hill) | Subject to policy | Terrace extensions & loft conversions |
| Hackney | Several areas; commercial Article 4s | Subject to policy | Terrace extensions, lofts & flats |
| Greenwich | Extensive; World Heritage buffer | Subject to policy | Period & heritage works |
| Southwark | Extensive; Dulwich Estate scheme | Subject to policy | Family extensions & refurbishment |
| Lambeth | Several areas (Clapham, Herne Hill) | Possible, subject to policy & party wall | Terrace extensions, lofts & basements |
| Ealing | 30 conservation areas; six targeted Article 4 areas | Full householder application; proportionate engineering evidence | Extensions, lofts & refurbishment |
| Merton | Several Wimbledon designations; exact map applies | Policy D12.11; evidence proportionate to site and scheme | Extensions, lofts, refurbishment & basements |
Which borough applies to your property?
Some prime London neighbourhoods straddle borough boundaries. Send us the address and we will confirm the relevant authority and the likely route for your project.