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Property & Planning · BarnetMagnolia Apartments launch in Barnet with 59 new homes from £350,000
Barratt London has released 59 new flats at Hendon Waterside in West Hendon, Barnet. The Magnolia Apartments, priced from £350,000, are the last with direct views of the Welsh Harp Reservoir. The scheme includes affordable housing, a school, and a community centre.
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Property & Planning · LondonBarnet estate agent pioneered virtual property tours in the 1840s
A high-end estate agency in Old Bond Street used convex lenses and controlled lighting to create immersive property previews in the 1840s and 1850s. Researchers say Brooks and Green’s cosmorama displays, which required artists to visit estates, were an early form of virtual tour decades before photography became standard.
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Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington homes and schools to get low-cost heat assessments
A non-profit group founded in Islington will provide tailored heat assessments for homes, schools and community buildings at reduced rates. The service aims to help residents avoid ineffective fixes and cut reliance on air conditioning as temperatures rise.
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Property & Planning · WestminsterCharing Cross office block to gain 35,000 sq m retrofit
Plans to refurbish the 1991 office block above Charing Cross Station have been submitted to Westminster Council. The scheme would retain 90% of the structure while adding rooftop pavilions and improving Villiers Street for pedestrians and retailers.
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Property & Planning · All LondonNine new houses proposed for Stirling Close in Streatham
Residents in Streatham can now comment on plans to replace a single building at 47 Stirling Close with nine houses. Merton Council has received the application, which includes parking, cycle storage and landscaping. The deadline for responses is 29 August 2026.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon new-build sales drop 37% as 4,629 homes sit unsold
Sales of new homes in London fell to 5,606 in the first half of 2026, a 37% drop on 2025. 4,629 completed units remain unsold, valued at £3.5bn, while 56 developments totalling 3,913 homes have been paused across the capital.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthWandsworth Council proposes accessible refurbishment for town hall registration spaces
Wandsworth Council has submitted plans to refurbish registration spaces at Wandsworth Town Hall, including accessible toilets and a revamped waiting area. The Grade II listed building, used for civil partnerships and birth registrations, will retain its historic character while improving functionality.
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Property & Planning · All LondonKingston Council Validates Seven-Pitch Caravan Site on Leatherhead Road
Kingston Council has validated a planning application for a seven-pitch residential caravan site on the east side of Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The scheme, submitted this week, includes dayrooms, drainage works and landscaping enhancements for Gypsy and Traveller use.
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Property & Planning · WestminsterAldi opens Edgware Road store creating 22 jobs and free fruit for first shoppers
Aldi’s new Edgware Road branch opened on 6 August 2026, hiring 22 local staff. The first 30 customers received free fruit and vegetables. Rory Gibbs, a gold medallist, cut the ribbon and will deliver a school assembly on nutrition in September.
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Property & Planning · NewhamLondon Stadium seeks to cut sports events and expand concerts in Newham
London Stadium has submitted plans to Newham Council to reduce sports events from 87 to 70 per year and increase concert days from 10 to 24. The move aims to address a £19 million annual operating loss, exacerbated by West Ham United’s reduced rent following relegation.
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Property & Planning · BarnetWaitrose secures Cricklewood Broadway site with Barnet Council sign-off
Barnet Council has approved revised plans for a Waitrose supermarket on Cricklewood Broadway, reducing retail space to make room for staff facilities. The store, part of the Eden NW2 development, is scheduled to open in autumn 2024 following a public consultation on signage.
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Property & Planning · Kensington & ChelseaKensington and Chelsea approves 24-hour gambling venue opposite Earl’s Court station
Kensington and Chelsea Council granted Silvertime Amusements a 24-hour gambling licence for a site opposite Earl’s Court Tube station. The decision follows 346 objections and a rejected planning application, with the operator now required to appeal to proceed.
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Property & Planning · All LondonHavering Council blocks Romford HMO plan over neighbour impact
Havering Council refused a planning application to convert a detached house in Romford into a seven-person house in multiple occupation. Officers said the scheme would create excessive activity and leave one room too far from the kitchen, breaching East London HMO standards.
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Property & Planning · HackneyBoxpark Shoreditch retains licence after noise review by Hackney Council
Hackney Council’s licensing sub-committee ruled on 28 July that Boxpark in Shoreditch can continue playing live music at night, despite complaints from ten residents. The decision requires the venue to hold quarterly community meetings and operate a 24/7 noise helpline, but stops short of revoking its licence.
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Property & Planning · BrentWembley hotel plan draws 200 objections over lost community space
Brent Council has received over 200 objections and a 700-signature petition against a 17-storey hotel plan for Wembley’s Market Square. Residents say the scheme would remove a valued community space, while the developer promises a new Civic Square and commercial units.
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Property & Planning · LondonKFC Worcester Park seeks 3am weekend deliveries despite resident noise complaints
A KFC branch in Worcester Park has applied to Sutton Council to extend delivery hours until 1am on weekdays and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. More than two dozen residents have objected, citing noise from mopeds, shouting, and engine revving as concerns. The council will consider the application next week.
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Property & Planning · LondonBarnet social housing approvals lag two years behind northern cities
Residents in Barnet and across London face longer waits for social housing after Clarion Housing Group revealed planning approvals take over two years in the capital, compared with 11 months in Manchester. The delays risk making projects unviable, the group’s CEO said.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsAngela Rayner approves £500m Truman Brewery redevelopment with datacentre
Housing secretary Angela Rayner has approved a £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick Lane, including a datacentre, offices and 44 homes. Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners had opposed the scheme, arguing it should prioritise housing instead.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichCharlton Riverside regeneration to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London have announced plans to regenerate Charlton Riverside, aiming to create 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades. The project, part of the council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, has no confirmed funding yet.
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Property & Planning · LondonMerton Council approves 249 affordable homes in Mitcham’s Majestic Way
Merton Council approved a 249-home affordable housing development in Mitcham on 30 July 2026, despite objections over height and heritage. Clarion will fund £1,358,982.98 in local improvements via a section 106 agreement, with demolition set for February 2027.
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