Planning Appeal Consultants in Westminster

Expert Support for Appealing Planning Refusals in City of Westminster

If your planning application has been refused in Westminster, it does not have to be the end of your proposal. Cedar Planning provides specialist, policy-led planning appeal services in the City of Westminster, supporting homeowners, architects, landowners and developers in challenging Local Planning Authority decisions.

Westminster has one of the most tightly controlled planning environments in the country. Appeals are frequently shaped by heritage protection, design quality, residential amenity, and townscape impact. We prepare structured, evidence-based appeal statements that respond directly to refusal reasons, Westminster policy, and national guidance — giving your appeal the strongest possible prospects of success.

For a general overview of the appeal process, see our Planning Appeals service page.

Why Planning Appeals in Westminster Require Specialist Expertise

Planning appeals in Westminster commonly involve:

• Listed buildings and Conservation Areas

• Basement developments and structural alterations

• Extensions and roof additions in dense urban settings

• Design, scale and townscape impact

• Loss of daylight, sunlight and privacy

• Residential amenity and noise impacts

• Refusals issued at planning committee stage

Inspectors assessing Westminster appeals must give considerable weight to heritage harm, design quality and cumulative impact. At Cedar Planning, we understand how Westminster policies are applied in practice — and how Inspectors interpret them on appeal.

Why Choose Cedar Planning for a Westminster Planning Appeal?

✔ Appeals prepared by a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
✔ Extensive experience with heritage-led and design-focused appeals
✔ Honest, no-obligation assessment of appeal prospects
✔ Fixed-fee quotes with no hidden costs
✔ Fast turnaround (typically within 2 weeks, subject to availability)

If we believe an appeal has limited prospects of success, we will tell you clearly at the outset.

Types of Planning Appeals We Handle in Westminster

Householder Appeals - For extensions, roof works, internal alterations, basement development and residential changes.

Appeals for Small Developments - Including infill schemes, residential intensification and mixed-use proposals.

Written Representations Appeals - The most common appeal route for Westminster refusals, suitable for the majority of cases.

Appeals Against Planning Conditions - Challenging conditions that are unnecessary, unreasonable or overly restrictive.

Commercial and Mixed-Use Appeals - Including changes of use, office-to-residential schemes and town-centre proposals.

For domestic projects, see our Householder Appeals service.
For restrictive conditions, visit our Planning Conditions Appeal page.

How We Support Your Westminster Planning Appeal

Full Review of the Refusal Decision Identification of policy conflicts, errors of interpretation and weaknesses in the council’s reasoning.

Assessment of Local and National Policy Including Westminster City Plan policies, heritage guidance and relevant appeal precedents.

Preparation of a Detailed Appeal Statement A clear, professional and persuasive response addressing each refusal reason.

Submission to the Planning Inspectorate We manage the submission process or guide you through it step-by-step.

Post-Decision Advice Clear guidance on next steps, whether the appeal is allowed or dismissed.

Contact Cedar Planning - Free Appeal Appraisal

If your planning application in Westminster has been refused, contact Cedar Planning for a free, no-obligation appraisal of your appeal prospects.