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Historic England

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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Lambeth council approves new housing on Leigham Court Road Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new housing development on Leigham Court Road, following a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Lambeth 29 April 2026
  2. 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
  3. Heritage Listing Refused for Seething Wells Filter Beds; Landowner Considers Appeal and Development Discussions surrounding the future of the Seething Wells Filter Beds are ongoing, with the latest update presented to the Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee on Tuesday, 24... Kingston upon Thames 1 March 2026
  4. Gunnersbury Stables project seeks new funding avenues after Lottery bid rejection Hounslow Council's Thomas Layton Collection is exploring new funding options for the Gunnersbury Stables project after an initial bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund was... Hounslow 10 October 2025
  5. Seething Wells Filter Beds Update Received Kingston upon Thames councillors have received an update on the Seething Wells Filter Beds project, including the status of listing applications and dialogue with landowners. Kingston upon Thames 13 September 2025
  6. Gunnersbury Park Music Event Approved Amid Noise Concerns Hounslow Council's Planning Committee has approved a temporary change of use for Gunnersbury Park, paving the way for a three-day music event despite concerns from local... Hounslow 11 August 2025
  7. Chiswick Redevelopment Sparks Heritage Concerns, Approved Conditionally Hounslow Council's Planning Committee has conditionally approved the redevelopment of 1 Burlington Lane in Chiswick, despite concerns raised by heritage organisations. Hounslow 11 August 2025
  8. New City Court Redevelopment Approved Amid Heritage Concerns Southwark Council has approved the redevelopment of New City Court at 4-26 St Thomas Street, despite concerns raised by heritage groups about the project's impact on the Borough... Southwark 26 July 2025