Director of Town Planning & Building Control
Westminster Council's Director of Town Planning & Building Control makes recommendations on planning applications, influencing committee decisions on developments.
In October 2025, Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee sided with the Director of Town Planning and Building Control's recommendation to refuse a proposal to convert a property on Chesterfield Street into separate flats, citing design and conservation concerns. The committee also rejected a separate application for a flat extension on Chesterfield Street in October 2025.
Earlier, in July 2025, the Director of Town Planning and Building Control recommended conditional permission for the redevelopment of 1 Hanover Square, which includes creating a sub-basement, basement, and an eight-storey building with retail and office spaces. This proposal was reviewed by Westminster's Planning Sub-Committee (2).
The Director of Town Planning & Building Control is a senior officer within Westminster Council responsible for overseeing town planning and building control functions, including making recommendations on planning applications and listed building consent.
Key facts
- In October 2025, Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee sided with the Director's recommendation to refuse a Chesterfield Street flat conversion. Source
- Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee rejected a flat extension on Chesterfield Street in October 2025. Source
- In July 2025, the Director of Town Planning and Building Control recommended conditional permission for the redevelopment of 1 Hanover Square. Source
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