Development

Stories, page 39

1. Chelsea Barracks Phase 5: 87 apartments approved, shifting from townhouses Westminster City Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for 87 new apartments at Phase 5 of the Chelsea Barracks redevelopment, a decision made on Tuesday,... Westminster 28 March 2026
2. Discovery Dock terrace plan deferred over fire safety fears Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee has deferred a decision on a planning application for a demountable terrace at Discovery Dock Apartments East due to significant... Tower Hamlets 28 March 2026
3. Kingston Pension Fund Sets Net Zero Target by 2050 with Interim Goals Kingston upon Thames Pension Fund has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant interim goals to reduce carbon intensity and invest in... Kingston upon Thames 28 March 2026
4. Kingston Pension Fund Allocates Significant Capital to Affordable Housing Initiatives Kingston Pension Fund has made a significant investment in affordable housing as part of its commitment to responsible investment and generating sustainable long-term returns.... Kingston upon Thames 28 March 2026
5. Brixton Station Road Development Approved Despite Heritage Concerns Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a major residential-led mixed-use development at 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent,... Lambeth 27 March 2026
6. Highland Road Redevelopment Gets Green Light for 16 New Homes Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has granted conditional planning permission for the redevelopment of 3 Highland Road, paving the way for 16 new homes. Lambeth 27 March 2026
7. New extra care housing planned for Holloway Park Islington Council's Executive has approved plans for new extra care housing at Lindsay Apartments on the Holloway Park site, a decision made at the Executive meeting on... Islington 27 March 2026
8. Romford Car Park Demolition Approved Despite Safety & Housing Fears Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its replacement with 106 new flats and a... Havering 27 March 2026
9. Linford Christie Stadium Track Upgrade Receives £20,000 Funding Boost The Linford Christie Stadium running track in Hammersmith and Fulham is set to receive a significant boost with a £20,000 funding increase for its upgrade. The decision was made... Hammersmith and Fulham 27 March 2026
10. Tower Hamlets council approves £609m housing improvement plan Tower Hamlets Council has approved a £609 million, 10-year plan to significantly improve its housing stock, aiming to bring all council homes up to the Decent Homes Standard by... Tower Hamlets 27 March 2026
11. Angel Way Flats: Heritage Concerns Raised Over New Romford Development Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its replacement with 106 new flats... Havering 27 March 2026
12. Ministerial intervention in Tower Hamlets council intensifies with new directions Tower Hamlets Council is facing intensified scrutiny from the government, with new ministerial directions issued on March 17, 2026, following a Best Value inspection that found... Tower Hamlets 27 March 2026
13. Havering Council Approves 106 Flats Despite Affordable Housing Doubts Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for the demolition of Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its redevelopment into 106 flats and a... Havering 27 March 2026
14. New Head of Operations and Sustainability Role Approved for Wormwood Scrubs A new role designed to enhance community involvement and sustainability is set to be introduced at Wormwood Scrubs, with a pilot workforce plan for 2026/27 approved by the... Hammersmith and Fulham 27 March 2026
15. Croydon Backs EV Charging Expansion Plan Croydon Council's Cabinet has backed plans to significantly expand the borough's electric vehicle (EV) charging network, aiming to deliver reliable, inclusive, and affordable... Croydon 27 March 2026
16. Bexley Council's Civica Asset Management System Implementation Nears Completion Bexley Council's new asset management system, Civica, is nearing the final stages of implementation, promising significantly improved reporting capabilities in the near future.... Bexley 27 March 2026
17. Richmond Council Approves Next Phase of 'Culture Richmond' Strategy, Boosting Funding and Focus Areas Richmond upon Thames Council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee has approved the next phase of the Culture Richmond strategy, endorsing its proposed... Richmond upon Thames 26 March 2026
18. Richmond Council Reclaims Allotments for Cemetery Expansion Despite Public Opposition Richmond upon Thames Council has decided to proceed with reclaiming a portion of the Shacklegate Lane allotments to extend Teddington Cemetery, despite significant public... Richmond upon Thames 26 March 2026
19. Richmond Council Approves Teddington Cemetery Expansion Amidst Public Opposition Richmond upon Thames Council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee has voted to proceed with the expansion of Teddington Cemetery, a decision that will see... Richmond upon Thames 26 March 2026
20. Build to Rent: Council Faces Questions on Developer's Track Record Havering Council's Overview and Scrutiny Board has decided not to uphold a call-in regarding a Build to Rent scheme with Inspired Solutions, allowing the council to proceed with... Havering 26 March 2026