Bayswater, Westminster - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bayswater, Westminster - Greater London.
Westminster - Greater London · England · settlement
About Bayswater
Bayswater, situated in the City of Westminster, is a densely populated urban district with a remarkable density of 17,500 residents per square kilometre. Bordered by Kensington Gardens to the south, Paddington to the north-east, and Notting Hill to the west, Bayswater offers a vibrant setting for potential planning applications in a well-established area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westminster
- Parliamentary constituency: Queen's Park and Maida Vale
- LSOA: Westminster 009E
Crime Statistics
1,322 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 289
- violent-crime: 274
- other-theft: 212
- theft-from-the-person: 122
- vehicle-crime: 77
- shoplifting: 74
- burglary: 61
- criminal-damage-arson: 56
- public-order: 47
- drugs: 46
- bicycle-theft: 27
- robbery: 22
- other-crime: 11
- possession-of-weapons: 4
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bayswater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bayswater.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bayswater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2565 planning applications found near Bayswater.
- - 55 Inverness Terrace London W2 3JN
Introduction of vacuum glass within existing window frames.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Flat 7, Ashdown Lodge, 1C Chepstow Villas, London, W11 3EE
Prune 1 x Bay and 2 x Norway Maples (front and rear)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Basement 15 Inverness Terrace London W2 3JL
Internal works associated with the creation of lower ground flats A & B (retrospective works completed 2011)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 72 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RR
Construction of a front lower ground floor extension and the introduction of external condensers within the existing external store in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Basement and Ground Floor, 10 Pembridge Road, London, W11 3HL
Installation and display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia logo sign, 1x internally illuminated door sign, 2x TV display screens with intermittent colour changing LED tiles and 1x internally illumi
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 40 Linden Gardens, London, W2 4ER
Prune 1 x Holly and 1 x Bay (rear)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 29 Campden Street, London, W8 7EP
Details required by conditions 5 (Sustainable Drainage Systems Strategy) of planning permission 25/06090 (Ground floor rear infill extension; partial reconstruction of existing rear return with reduct
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Beaumanor Mansions 115 Queensway London W2 4SS
Use of Flats 1A, 1B & 1C at Beaumanor Mansions, 115 Queensway, W2 4SJ as residential (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Payphone Site Outside Lancaster Gate Station Bayswater Road London W2 3JH
Installation of an open access communication hub, including the removal of two existing communication hubs. [Linked to 26/02434/ADV]
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Payphone Site Outside Lancaster Gate Station Bayswater Road London W2 3JH
Display of an LCD display measuring 1.67m x 0.935m. [Linked to 26/02433/FULL]
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 12 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 3BU
Replacement of an existing window at the front elevation at lower ground floor level, together with the enlargement of the front lightwell, including the formation of a covered storage area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Flat 11 21 Pembridge Square London W2 4DP
Internal alterations at Flat 11 at second floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 28-32 Pembridge Gardens, London, W2 4DX
Details required by Condition 5 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission PP/25/05989 (Refurbishment, internal reconfiguration and extension of 28-32 Pembridge Gardens for continue
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 59 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PR
FELL 1 x Robinia
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 65 Hillgate Place, London, W8 7SS
Rear extension at ground and first floor levels, alterations to rooftop stair housing; introduction of photovoltaic panels alongside solar evacuated tubes. Installation of triple glazed rear windows a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Payphone Site Outside 14 Queensway London W2 3RX
Display of an internally illuminated BT 'Streethub' unit measuring 1.67m x 0.95m. [Linked to 26/02160/FULL]
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Payphone Site Outside 14 Queensway London W2 3RX
Installation of 'BT Streethub' unit. [Linked to 26/02161/ADV]
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2 Caroline Close London W2 4RW
Details for the proposed Tree Surgery and Details of Arboricultural Monitoring and Supervision pursuant to condition 5(part 1) and 7 of planning permission dated 25th February 2025 (RN: 24/08683/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 30 Pembridge Crescent and 3 Portobello Mews, London, W11 3DS
Non-material amendment to planning permission Ref. PP/22/01420 dated 09th September 2022 [Variation of condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission ref. PP/14/07745 to allow
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Flat 3, 22 Pembridge Crescent, London, W11 3DS
Widening of the existing rear third floor opening, replacement of two existing French door sets with three traditionally detailed painted timber door sets, and installation of an extract grille to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-03-27
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A brief summary of Bayswater in Westminster - Greater London
Bayswater, situated in the City of Westminster, is a densely populated urban district with a remarkable density of 17,500 residents per square kilometre. Bordered by Kensington Gardens to the south, Paddington to the north-east, and Notting Hill to the west, Bayswater offers a vibrant setting for potential planning applications in a well-established area.
The Bayswater area recorded 1322 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bayswater has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Paddington Green, Aldridge Road Villas and Leamington Road Villas, Queensway, Royal Parks, Maida Vale, Hallfield Estate, No data available for publication by HE, Knightsbridge, Westbourne, Bayswater. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bayswater planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bayswater
In the last 24 months, 1,039 planning applications were submitted near Bayswater. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bayswater.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bayswater were full planning applications (379), discharge of conditions (194), listed building and heritage (130). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 151 medium-scale applications, 876 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
30 planning appeals were lodged, of which 13 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (48% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 419 applications
- Refused: 35 applications
- Withdrawn: 59 applications
- Awaiting decision: 526 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.