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Belgravia Conservation Area
The Belgravia Conservation Area covers the Grosvenor Estate's Cubitt-built stucco terraces, mews and garden squares, one of the most architecturally homogeneous and tightly controlled districts in central London.
Belgravia is a designated conservation area in Westminster, London. The Belgravia Conservation Area covers the Grosvenor Estate's Cubitt-built stucco terraces, mews and garden squares, one of the most architecturally homogeneous and tightly controlled districts in central London. Works affecting its character or appearance, including most external alterations, demolition and tree work, require planning permission and may need listed building consent where individual buildings are listed.
Character & fabric
Cream stucco façades, ironwork balconies, palisaded basement areas, mews behind each main terrace, and the great squares (Belgrave, Eaton, Chester). Westminster and the Grosvenor Estate jointly enforce a near-uniform external palette.
Article 4 directions
Comprehensive Article 4 directions cover windows, doors, painting of stucco, mansards, roof terraces, satellite dishes and basement excavation triggers.
Common Belgravia planning issues
- Basement extensions and lightwell formations
- Mews-house roof, dormer and rear extension alterations
- Replacement of stucco, paintwork colour and ironwork
- Internal alterations to listed plan form, staircases and joinery
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