The Westminster Property Owners’ Association was founded on 1 January 1988 with the founding principle to “protect and further the interests” of its members and “promote goodwill and understanding between members, the public and Westminster City Council.”


In 2018 we continue to abide by these principles and many of the fundamentals of the association have stayed the same. WPA is a not-for-profit organisation, run by our members for our members. We are proud to champion our members’ interests, and our primary focus continues to be engaging with the development of planning and economic policy within the City of Westminster.


A few things have changed however – most evidently, our name. We no longer represent just the owners of property – but the developers, investors, occupiers and professional advisors who are so important to this industry. We are also increasingly working with our neighbours, the Mayor of London and national government when needed on matters impacting Central London.


Commemorative plaque given to Founding Chair Richard Loftus at WPA’s 2018 AGM Reception


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As the WPA begins its 30th anniversary celebrations we believe we can all take pride in the association’s achievements. Throughout the last three decades we have helped contribute to the continuing economic success of the West End – whilst protecting and enhancing the City of Westminster’s heritage, culture and public spaces for residents, workers and visitors.


We must not rest on our laurels however. We know there is still more work to do, in particular with ensuring all parts of society are able to partake in the huge benefits our industry can offer. We must also do better to communicate the benefits of our profession to the public which is why, 30 years on, the WPA is more relevant than ever before.


As Daniel Van Gelder, one of the past Chairs of the association so eloquently stated, “our industry, perhaps over all others, delivers a wonderful British-built product, a significant proportion of our GDP, and the homes, workplaces and leisure facilities enjoyed by all.”


We look forward to what challenges may lay ahead and are confident, with the continuing support of our members, that we can tackle them head on.


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