Development
Stories, page 78
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Lewisham Approves Local Plan After Inspector's Green Light Lewisham's Local Plan has been given the go-ahead after receiving the Planning Inspector's approval. The Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet convened on Wednesday, 9 July 2025,...
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Lewisham Council Advances Social Housing Plan Lewisham Council is progressing with its Building for Lewisham Programme, an initiative designed to increase the availability of social housing within the borough. The council...
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Wellesley Ave Car Repair Shop to Become New Homes A car repair shop on Wellesley Avenue is set to be replaced with new homes after Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee approved the proposal.
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Fulham Road Redevelopment Approved Amid Dispute Over Commercial Space Operating Hours Plans to redevelop 517-523 Fulham Road have been approved by Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee, following a debate over operating hours...
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Finsbury Leisure Centre Redevelopment Project Halted Islington Council has halted the Finsbury Leisure Centre redevelopment project, citing escalating costs and a reassessment of local needs. The decision, made by the Executive on...
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Pension Regulator notified of admission breaches Newham Council has notified the Pensions Regulator of breaches in its admission policy, as revealed in the Pensions Committee meeting on 9 July 2025. The breaches relate to...
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Newham to refurbish Alice Billing House with £2.9M grant Newham Council has secured a £2.9 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to refurbish Alice Billing House North Block in Stratford. The funding will...
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Bells Garden Residents Voice Concerns Over Potential Resumption of In-Fill Developments and Loss of Community Amenities Residents of Bells Garden are voicing concerns over the potential resumption of in-fill developments in the Bells Gardens and Lindley estates, in collaboration with private...
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Southwark to Limit Gambling Premises in the Blue Southwark Council is set to take action to limit the number of gambling premises in the Blue, following a motion passed at the Council Assembly meeting on 9 July 2025.
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Southwark Backs London-Wide Tourist Tax Southwark Council has thrown its weight behind a proposal for a London-wide tourist tax, following a motion passed at the Council Assembly meeting on 9 July 2025.
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Merton Celebrates 60th Birthday with Cultural Impact Award Merton Council has celebrated its 60th birthday with well-attended events, highlighted by the launch of a three-year Cultural Impact Award. The award will see almost £1.2...
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Merton Council Aims for 50% Affordable Housing at Britannia Point Development Merton Council is aiming for 50% of new homes at the Britannia Point development to be affordable, according to a recent council meeting. The council also confirmed they have...
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Bexley Libraries Aim to be 'Dynamic Hubs' in New 5-Year Strategy Bexley Council is set to transform its libraries into dynamic hubs of opportunity with a new five-year strategy, aiming to empower residents through enhanced services and...
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Merton to Plant 1,000 Extra Street Trees Next Year Merton Council has pledged to significantly boost its green credentials by planting an additional 1,000 street trees across the borough in the coming year. This initiative aims...
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Burlington School Play Equipment Approved After Height Reduction Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved a retrospective application for play equipment at Burlington School, Burlington Road, New Malden, following...
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New Malden Storage Space Could Become Affordable Housing Units, Subject to Fire Safety and Parking Conditions Kingston upon Thames Council is considering a proposal to convert a vacant storage space in New Malden into affordable housing units.
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Topham Square Car Park Project Back on Track After Contractor Failure The Topham Square Car Park project in Haringey is back on track after the previous contractor went into liquidation in December 2024. Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member...
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Teviot Estate Regeneration Plan Debated: 1,928 Homes Proposed Tower Hamlets councillors have debated a plan to regenerate the Teviot Estate, which could see the construction of 1,928 new homes.
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Epping Forest Impact Fees for New Chingford Mount Flats Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a new residential development near Epping Forest, including impact fees to mitigate potential environmental...
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Davies Lane Housing Plan Sparks Resident Objections A plan to build a two-storey house on land adjacent to 68 Davies Lane, Leytonstone, has drawn objections from local residents, despite the planning officer's recommendation for...