Growth, Planning and Housing

Contributing over £50 billion to the national economy, it is vital that Westminster has a skilled team ready to tackle the changing needs of the area – that is where our Growth Planning and Housing team come in.

We cover planning, investment, infrastructure, transport and place management services. We have an integrated offer to support the economic growth ambitions of the council, including a dedicated Economic Development Unit tasked to support the supply side of growth and an ideal position from which to optimise revenue returns to support its core activities.

With 12,000 planning applications every year – more than anywhere else in the UK – plus over 50,000 enterprises across a huge array of industries – there is always a challenge to be faced.

Our people are encouraged to think innovatively – with their ideas and concepts making a genuine impact on the future of our neighbourhoods.

The Extraordinary Story of Serena’s Vision

Growth Planning and Housing in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Where innovative and open-minded people bring everything to the cause. Even expertise from surprising places.