Greater London • W2 postcode area
Paddington and Bayswater (W2) site snapshot
A planning-aware snapshot of the W2 postcode area in London. Use it to frame address-specific questions; conditions and authority boundaries can vary within the area.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Character
Stucco terraces, Paddington station regeneration, Hyde Park edge.
Flood risk
Low.
Heritage
Bayswater, Paddington, Tyburnia conservation areas.
Transport
Paddington (Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, GWR mainline), Lancaster Gate.
Market context
Paddington Basin development continues.
Planning authority
This area guide references Westminster City Council. Confirm the responsible authority for the exact site address. The 2021 City Plan was superseded on 21 January 2026. The development plan also includes the London Plan and any applicable made neighbourhood plan.
Questions
What is the flood risk in W2?
Low.
Which planning authority covers W2?
This guide references Westminster City Council. Confirm the authority using the exact site address; a postcode area is not an authority boundary.
Check a site in W2
Check available flood information for the site address and inspect the source coverage before drawing a conclusion.
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