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18 stories · discussed at 7 council meetings · 10 councils

Councils are currently addressing heritage impacts in major planning decisions, with Historic England advising on proposals and making listing decisions.

Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the Deptford College site redevelopment in September 2026, following objections from Historic England regarding heritage impacts. In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee approved a temporary facade wrap for Harrods' West Turret, with Historic England raising no objection due to its temporary nature and necessity for repairs.

Historic England declined statutory listing for the Seething Wells Filter Beds, the Former Chelsea Waterworks Drainage Pumping House, and the Former Chelsea Waterworks Boundary Railings in January 2026, stating they did not meet criteria for prioritising designation resources. This followed listing applications submitted by Kingston upon Thames Council in March 2025. Southwark Council also considered a draft Local Listed Building Consent Order in July 2025 to streamline solar panel installation on Grade II listed residential properties.

Councils continue to consider heritage impacts in various planning decisions. The topic is on the agenda for upcoming planning committee meetings in October 2026, including those at Lambeth, Hounslow, Tower Hamlets, Richmond upon Thames, and Enfield Councils.

Key facts

  1. Lewisham Council refused Deptford College site redevelopment in September 2026, following objections from Historic England. Source
  2. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a temporary facade wrap for Harrods in August 2026, to which Historic England raised no objection. Source
  3. Historic England declined statutory listing for the Seething Wells Filter Beds and other structures in January 2026. Source
  4. Kingston upon Thames Council submitted listing applications to Historic England for Seething Wells Filter Beds in March 2025. Source
  5. Southwark Council considered a draft order in July 2025 to streamline solar panel installation on Grade II listed residential properties. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Sunlight loss to Deptford houseboats cited in refusal Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee has refused planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Lewisham College site at 1 Deptford Bridge, citing... Lewisham 25 September 2026
  2. Citadel Place: 529 homes approved despite daylight concerns Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Citadel Place, a project set to deliver 529 new homes, including 156 affordable... Lambeth 23 September 2026
  3. Broomfield House Project Secures Lottery Funding Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the acceptance of a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to proceed with the Unlocking Broomfield for the... Enfield 13 September 2026
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Crystal Palace Park access gates approved Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 has approved the installation of access gates at the Old Cople Lane entrance to Crystal Palace Park. The decision, made on Thursday... Bromley 19 August 2026
  7. Harrods facade wrap approved for repair works Harrods' iconic facade will be partially covered by a temporary wrap as essential repair works are carried out on its West Turret. The Planning Applications Committee of... Kensington and Chelsea 14 August 2026
  8. Bromley Council backs affordable homes at former youth centre Bromley Council has approved plans for the comprehensive refurbishment and enhancement of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, a Grade II* listed building and a key... Bromley 27 July 2026