Development
Stories, page 71
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Westminster Investigates Unauthorised Air Con Units on Listed Building Westminster Council is currently investigating the installation of unauthorised air conditioning units on a Grade II listed building in the Bayswater Conservation Area.
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St John's Wood Residents Object to Office Conversion Plan Residents of St John's Wood have voiced their concerns regarding a proposal to convert buildings at 21, 23-25 Charles Lane into office spaces. The Westminster Council Planning...
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Hackbridge Residents Object to Pergola Planning Application Hackbridge residents had previously voiced their objections to a planning application for the retention of a pergola at 19 Calico Avenue. The Sutton Council Planning Committee...
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Belgravia Residents Oppose Garden Studio Conversion Belgravia residents have voiced their opposition to a planning application that seeks to convert a garden studio, currently likely used for commercial purposes (Class E), into a...
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King George's Field Trust Accounts Overdue, Charity Commission Awaits The King George's Field Trust is facing scrutiny from the Charity Commission as its audited accounts and annual report for the year ending 31 March 2024 are overdue. The...
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Corporate Volunteers Enhance Mile End Park Infrastructure Mile End Park has received a significant boost to its infrastructure thanks to the efforts of corporate volunteers. Over the past year, an estimated 1,240 volunteers have...
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Cricklewood Matalan Site Could Become Student Housing Complex Brent Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to transform the Cricklewood Matalan site into a large student housing complex. The development is expected to take 90...
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New Commercial Building Planned for Ely's Yard, Tower Hamlets A new commercial building featuring market space and offices is planned for Ely's Yard in Tower Hamlets, pending approval. The proposal, application PA/24/01439, was discussed...
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Tower Hamlets Rejects Data Centre Plan Over Design Concerns Tower Hamlets councillors have rejected a proposal for a new data centre on Grey Eagle Street, citing concerns over its design and impact on the surrounding area. The applicant...
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Truman's Brewery Redevelopment Plan Approved Tower Hamlets Council's Strategic Development Committee has approved the redevelopment of the historic Truman's Brewery East site, paving the way for a significant...
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Merton Council Planning Appeals: Extensions Approved, HMOs Rejected Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has reviewed recent planning appeal decisions, revealing a mixed bag of results for applicants. While some...
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Mitcham Gasworks Development Approved with Fewer Homes, More Family Units and Updated Energy Strategy Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a revised plan for the Mitcham Gasworks Site, prioritising family homes and increasing carbon...
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Merton Council Issues Untidy Land Notices and Addresses Planning Breaches Merton Council is taking a firm stance against unsightly properties and planning breaches, issuing several notices to landowners to clean up their acts and addressing...
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Shipping Container Workspace Faces Objections Over Noise and Appearance A proposal to extend the temporary use of a shipping container workspace in Shepherd's Bush has met with resistance from local residents, who cite concerns over noise,...
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Fanshaw Street Garage to Become Flats After Planning Approval Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has approved plans to convert a Fanshaw Street garage into residential flats, adding to the borough's housing stock.
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Ravenscourt Park Hospital Redevelopment Sparks Resident Concerns Residents have voiced concerns over the proposed redevelopment of Ravenscourt Park Hospital, as discussed at a recent Hammersmith and Fulham Planning and Development Control...
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White City Living Tower Block Plan Draws Daylight and Traffic Fears A proposed 30-storey residential tower in the White City Living development is facing scrutiny from local residents who fear the building's height and scale will negatively...
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Enfield Council to Review Pension Fund's Local Investment Strategy Following Government Consultation Enfield Council is set to review its pension fund's local investment strategy, following a meeting of the Pension Policy & Investment Committee on Wednesday 30 July 2025. The...
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Enfield Pension Fund to Align with Government Investment Mandates and Endorse Triennial Valuation Assumptions Enfield Council's Pension Policy & Investment Committee has agreed to align the Enfield Pension Fund's investment strategy with new government mandates aimed at improving...
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Lambeth Council Considers Proposal for Flats and Commercial Space on Wandsworth Road New flats and commercial space are planned for a site on Wandsworth Road, following a Lambeth Council Planning Applications Committee meeting on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. The...