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5 stories · discussed at 6 council meetings · 7 councils

Councils are approving major developments involving demolition and changes to existing structures, which can have heritage impacts.

Councils have recently approved several major development projects that involve demolition and changes to existing structures, which can have heritage impacts. In September 2026, Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the Vauxhall Square development, including the demolition of existing structures for up to seven new buildings. This project will deliver 1,097 new homes.

Earlier, in July 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee approved the refurbishment of railway arches, involving the demolition of existing rear extensions. The committee also approved the Liberty House mixed-use development, which includes partial demolition and extension of existing buildings.

Heritage impacts refer to the effect of a development project on historical sites or areas of cultural significance. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss specific heritage impacts related to these approved developments based on the provided information.

Key facts

  1. Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the Vauxhall Square development in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Vauxhall Square development includes the demolition of existing structures. Source
  3. Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee approved the railway arches refurbishment in July 2026. Source
  4. The railway arches refurbishment involves the demolition of existing rear extensions. Source
  5. Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee approved the Liberty House development in July 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Vauxhall Square: Tallest building to be 69 storeys Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the Vauxhall Square development, which will feature the tallest building in the scheme at 69 storeys. Lambeth 9 September 2026
  2. Lambeth's Vauxhall Square plan: 1,097 homes, but only 25% affordable Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Vauxhall Square, a significant mixed-use development that will deliver 1,097 new... Lambeth 9 September 2026
  3. Guildhall School of Music and Drama alterations approved Alterations to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's Silk Street entrance and atrium have been approved by the City of London's Planning Applications Sub-Committee. The... City of London 11 July 2026
  4. Railway arches to get new commercial frontages Railway arches in Hammersmith and Fulham are set to receive a modern makeover with the approval of planning permission for new commercial frontages and rear facades. Hammersmith and Fulham 10 July 2026
  5. Liberty House mixed-use development approved by Hammersmith and Fulham committee Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has granted full planning permission for a significant mixed-use development at Liberty House, located at... Hammersmith and Fulham 10 July 2026