We are very pleased to report that – following the successful outcome of the local referendum in February 2024 – the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan has now been adopted by Westminster City Council. This means that the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan forms part of the Council’s statutory planning documents and that all planning applications in this area will now be considered against the policies of the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan, alongside the Council’s other plans and guidelines. The full documents can be found on the Council’s website here.
The work of the Belgravia Neighbourhood Forum now moves into a different phase: bringing the plan to life. From now on we will be monitoring all planning applications in the area and submitting comments as appropriate. We are also working to ensure that all architects, designers and planning consultants covering this area are aware of the Plan and specifically its associated Design Codes.
We will continue to maintain ongoing relationships with key landowners and developers in the area and liaise with them to ensure that the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan is observed. We are pleased to report that the Plan is already having a positive effect: the designs of three major new developments have closely followed the Design Code guidelines.
If you have any concerns about a planning issue in this area, please feel free to contact me at Chairman@thebelgraviaforum.org.
Wishing you an enjoyable summer.
Monica Lucas
Chairman