Areas / Westminster / W2
Architects in W2
Bayswater, Paddington, Westbourne and the Hyde Park Estate. Mostly flats in stucco terraces and mansion blocks, many listed or in conservation areas.
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Which council decides in W2?
W2 is split between 3 councils, so the council that decides your application depends on your street. 1,135 postcodes, 3.2 miles from our studio.
| Council | Share of W2 postcodes |
|---|---|
| Westminster | 91% (1,033) |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 5% (52) |
| Ealing | 4% (50) |
By postcode sector
| Sector | Postcodes | Council |
|---|---|---|
| W2 1 | 216 | Westminster |
| W2 2 | 213 | Westminster |
| W2 3 | 159 | Westminster |
| W2 4 | 185 | Westminster (mostly; some streets in another council) |
| W2 5 | 175 | Westminster |
| W2 6 | 142 | Westminster |
| W2 7 | 45 | Ealing |
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If your home is in Westminster
There are 56 conservation areas in Westminster.
SourceThe City Plan 2019-2040 (2026) was adopted on 21 January 2026 after a partial review, replacing the 2021 version; work on a full new City Plan began in 2026.
SourceThe 2026 City Plan brings in a retrofit-first approach before demolition, and for the first time developments of fewer than 10 homes must contribute to affordable housing.
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