Listed building consent
WEA Planning are Westminster planning consultants who can help you gain the planning permission you need, regardless of the type of proposal:
Confirmation that a development can be built using permitted development rights.
Managing prior notification schemes.
Development in Westminster conservation areas or where you need listed building consent.
Residental extensions, basements or loft conversions in Westminster.
Commercial developments, including new build and Change of use.
Full planning applications
Our experience working on planning projects in across West London covers all the different stages of the planning process.
We can help you with:
Initial consultations and pre-application submissions.
Making a full planning application to the London Borough of Westminster.
Making representations at Westminster planning committee meetings. Most applications will not need to go this go through this process, but even a smaller planning application can be called before the committee if there are a sufficient number of objections.
Applications to remove or vary a planning condition.
Certificates of lawful use.
Planning appeals and public enquiries.
With experience across many different sectors, WEA Planning can help with your scheme, whatever the nature and type of building proposal it is. We have worked on all of the following types of scheme across London:
Housing and residential schemes, including securing planning permission for large garden outbuildings, extensions, home offices and conversions from offices to flats.
Commercial planning applications, including change of use between different commercial usage types (for example from shop to restaurant).
Educational buildings, health centres and similar such public sector planning applications.
Other usage types (sui generis). This planning application type covers any kind of building which does not already have its own usage class.
The City of Westminster is located in central London, bordered by the River Thames to the south and surrounded by other boroughs like Camden and Kensington and Chelsea. The borough is home to approximately 250,000 residents, and is known for its diverse and cosmopolitan character, including a mix of local residents, businesses, and tourists.
Westminster is a major economic hub, housing numerous businesses, government offices, and international organizations. The area is particularly strong in finance, media, and tourism, with iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace attracting millions of visitors annually.
While densely populated, Westminster features notable parks like St. James's Park and Hyde Park, providing green areas for recreation and relaxation amidst urban life.
Westminster faces challenges related to housing affordability, congestion, and the need for sustainable development to support its growing population while preserving its historic character.
The Local Plan informs the policies which guide development across the borough, this includes residential, commercial, parks and other public infrastructure. These policies are important to decide whether to approve planning applications.
The Local Plan 2019 - 2040 was adopted in 2021.
The City of Westminster has the most listed buildings of any London borough, with over 11,000 listed buildings and structures, 56 conservation areas, 23 registered historic parks and gardens, and 3 scheduled ancient monuments.
Details of the statutory listed heritage assets in the borough can be found online.
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