I’m delighted to share with you that Westminster City Council has officially redesignated the Belgravia Neighbourhood Forum for another five years. This means we’ll continue as the recognised body representing the Belgravia Area on all matters relating to neighbourhood planning. You can view the formal decision and supporting documents on the Council’s website [here].
Over the past five years, the Forum has carried out extensive community consultation and developed a Neighbourhood Plan to guide planning and development in Belgravia through to 2040. The Plan was formally adopted by the Council in March 2024, following a local referendum in which an overwhelming 94% of Belgravia voters supported its adoption.
Looking ahead to the next five years, we’ll be focusing on bringing the Belgravia Plan to life, working towards our core goals: to preserve and enhance Belgravia’s distinctive character and built environment for future generations, and to ensure it remains a peaceful and welcoming ‘oasis’ at the heart of London—whether you live, work, or visit here.
Our work over the coming five years will include:
- Reviewing planning applications and responding in line with the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan and Design Codes—whether in support or objection.
- Collaborating with developers to ensure that new buildings respect the character of our neighbourhood and contribute positively to residents’ quality of life.
- Encouraging local projects that enhance the area which could qualify for NCIL grants—currently, there’s £500,000 available to fund initiatives that benefit Belgravia.
- Representing Belgravia’s interests in wider discussions with the Council, other neighbourhood forums, landlords, and key stakeholders.
If you’d like to get more involved in our work and in your community, we’d love to hear from you—especially if you’re newer to the area and planning to make Belgravia your home or business base for the long term.
Monica Lucas
Chairman