Planning
The Planning Acts control the use of land, the size and appearance of new buildings, their impact on neighbours and (if the building is listed), the internal appearance of the building.
Town Planning is about organising the way land and buildings are used so that as many people as possible, including generations to come, benefit. Councils are required to prepare 'development plans' which are then used to guide development planning decisions about whether or not new uses and buildings are allowed.
Search Applications
View and comment on current planning applications and view historic planning decisions
Do you need Planning Permission
Guidance on when planning permission is required and pre application advice
Make A Planning Application
Apply for Planning Permission online, Download Application Forms, Planning Fees
Planning Policy
Get involved in shaping the policy framework that will influence development in Westminster over the next 20 years and download policy documents and guidance
Planning Enforcement
Report a possible breach of the planning rules
Community Infrastructure Levy
A new levy on developments from April 2012
Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
Find out about the 11,000 Listed Buildings and 56 Conservation Areas in Westminster, download conservation area audits and guidance on historic buildings
Crossrail
Crossrail will deliver new stations at Paddington, Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road.
The West End
View our Action Plans to revitalise the West End
Temporary Structures and Skip Licences
How to obtain a Licence
National Planning Policy Framework
Find out about the new national planning policy guidance and what this means for Westminster.
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