Track the latest renovation and development activity in Bayswater. We monitor planning applications across Westminster to help you understand what's possible on your street.
| Address | Project Type | Status | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Kensington Gardens Square, W2 | Mansard Extension | Approved | 23 Mar 2026 | Full rear mansard extension creating new bedroom and bathroom |
| 51 Westbourne Gardens, W2 | Listed Building Consent | Refused | 16 Mar 2026 | Sensitively designed rear extension to Grade II listed terraced property |
| 25 Kensington Gardens Square, W2 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 13 Mar 2026 | Single-storey basement extension with front and rear lightwells |
| 61 Porchester Square, W2 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 11 Mar 2026 | Single-storey basement extension with front and rear lightwells |
| 54 Porchester Square, W2 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 4 Mar 2026 | Single-storey basement extension with front and rear lightwells |
| 53 Chepstow Villas, W2 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 21 Feb 2026 | Excavation to create new basement level with lightwell and swimming pool |
| 2 Palace Court, W2 | Full Refurbishment | Pending | 17 Feb 2026 | Internal reconfiguration and modernisation of all floors with new kitchen and bathrooms |
| 64 Chepstow Villas, W2 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 6 Feb 2026 | Comprehensive refurbishment retaining period details with contemporary additions |
| 19 Pembridge Villas, W2 | Basement Conversion | Refused | 3 Feb 2026 | Conversion of existing cellar to habitable accommodation with new lightwell |
| 62 Pembridge Square, W2 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 17 Jan 2026 | Full basement dig-out creating cinema room, gym and utility space |
| 2 Leinster Square, W2 | Loft Conversion | Approved | 12 Jan 2026 | Hip-to-gable loft conversion with new dormer to rear elevation |
| 20 Craven Hill Gardens, W2 | Listed Building Consent | Approved | 7 Jan 2026 | Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building for new kitchen and bathroom |
| 72 Westbourne Gardens, W2 | Listed Building Consent | Under Review | 1 Nov 2025 | Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building for new kitchen and bathroom |
| 26 Leinster Square, W2 | Rear Extension | Approved | 4 Oct 2025 | Part single, part two-storey rear extension with new kitchen-diner |
| 74 Palace Court, W2 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 28 Aug 2025 | Internal reconfiguration and modernisation of all floors with new kitchen and bathrooms |
Bayswater has seen strong renovation activity over the past twelve months, with basement conversions accounting for 40% of all planning applications. Listed Building Consents follow at 20%, with full refurbishments making up a further 20% of submissions. This pattern reflects the character of Bayswater's housing stock and the aspirations of homeowners in the W2 postcode.
As a designated conservation area, Bayswater requires all external alterations to be sympathetically designed and built using appropriate materials. Planning officers at Westminster Council pay close attention to proposals that affect the streetscape, particularly along prominent roads such as Leinster Square and Pembridge Square. Despite these additional requirements, our data shows a 73% approval rate for applications in the area — evidence that well-prepared submissions continue to succeed.
The most active streets for development in Bayswater include Leinster Square, Pembridge Square, Pembridge Villas, where homeowners are investing in both extending and upgrading their properties. Full refurbishments and change-of-use applications reflect the mixed residential and commercial character of the area, with many conversions creating high-specification apartments.
Properties in Bayswater (W2) typically range from period terraces to substantial detached homes. Whether you are considering a straightforward loft conversion or a comprehensive basement dig, early engagement with Westminster Council's planning department — and appointing an architect familiar with local policy — will significantly improve your chances of a smooth approval. Our team maintains an outstanding track record across the W2 postcode.
Westminster Council manages planning applications across Bayswater and the wider borough. As a conservation area, Bayswater is subject to additional planning controls. Permitted development rights may be restricted under Article 4 directions, meaning proposals that would normally not require planning permission may need a formal application.
For advice on what you can build in Bayswater, see our Planning & Permissions guide. You can also review our planning track record to see our approval rates across London boroughs.
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