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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsGovernment Approves Brick Lane Offices and Data Centre Over Council Objections
The government has approved plans for offices, a data centre, and 44 homes near Brick Lane, despite opposition from Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners. Only six of the homes will be for social rent, while the data centre will supply power to City financial firms.
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Property & Planning · City of LondonTower of London moat to become wetland after £70m upgrade approved
Historic Royal Palaces has secured permission to transform the Tower of London’s dry moat into a wildlife-friendly wetland. The £70 million project will use a Victorian culvert as a water storage tank, following successful trials of a small wetland patch.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsHigh Court dismisses challenge to Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association lost a High Court bid to block the Chinese embassy’s move to East Smithfield. Judges ruled Tower Hamlets Council and the Government had properly considered terrorism, protest and safety concerns raised by 100 nearby properties.
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Property & Planning · EalingPlanning Inspector Blocks 24-Hour Gambling Venue in Hanwell
An independent planning inspector has rejected plans for a 24-hour gambling venue at 153-155 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell, after Ealing Council refused permission. The decision cited risks to residents and the town centre, despite potential job creation.
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Property & Planning · CamdenProperty guardianship grows in Barnet as rents rise
Hampstead’s former care home now houses 50 guardians paying £580 a month, far below local rents. The arrangement offers no tenancy rights, 28-day eviction notices, and uncertain futures as developers move in. Barnet sees rising demand amid London’s housing crisis.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet home proposed as children's care facility
A planning application has been submitted to Barnet Council to change the use of a property in Braemar Gardens. The home, located at 1 Braemar Gardens, could become a residential care facility for up to three children, shifting from its current Class C3 residential use to Class C2.
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Property & Planning · LondonHaringey Council receives major Tottenham redevelopment plan
Haringey Council has received a planning application for a significant redevelopment on Ashley Road in Tottenham. The proposal includes two buildings ranging from six to 24 storeys, with a maximum height of 90 metres. Developers are seeking an environmental impact assessment scoping opinion before submitting full plans.
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Property & PlanningWalthamstow building to become 22 new homes
A commercial building in Sutherland Road, Walthamstow, could be transformed into 22 new homes. The plans involve retaining ground-floor retail space while converting the upper levels and adding four storeys. The scheme aims to meet local housing targets.
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Property & Planning · CamdenBritish Museum plans submitted to Camden Council
The British Museum has submitted four planning applications to Camden Council for proposed building works. These include plans for temporary visitor pavilions and a new energy centre, with the applications being processed through the council's standard planning procedures.
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Property & PlanningLondon exodus fuels seaside property price surge
As hundreds of thousands leave the capital, seaside towns are experiencing a property boom. Broadstairs, Kent, has seen sea-view properties rise by over £128,000 since 2019, outpacing national averages and reflecting a wider trend of coastal desirability.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsGovernment Approves 44 Homes and Jobs at Truman Brewery Despite Local Opposition
The UK government has approved four planning applications for the Truman Brewery complex in Tower Hamlets, including 44 new homes and a seven-storey housing block. The decision overrides local objections and council recommendations, with housing minister Matthew Pennycook citing regeneration benefits.
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Property & PlanningWalthamstow faces two 300-room co-living schemes as council weighs first bid
Waltham Forest Council is considering a 310-room co-living development in Wood Street, while a second 319-room scheme is proposed for the troubled Stow Bazaar site on Walthamstow High Street. Both projects promise communal spaces and green design, but local traders report security and maintenance failures at the current market.
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Property & Planning · BrentBrent considers Wembley children's home conversion plan
Brent Council will formally assess an application to convert a Wembley semi-detached house into a children's home for three young people in care. The proposal, submitted under planning reference 26/1730, is one of 38 new applications published by the local authority this week.
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Property & Planning · LewishamLewisham Hospital heat pump test risks River Ravensbourne sediment discharge
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has drilled test boreholes in Ladywell Fields for a £25m heat pump project, discharging chalk sediment into the River Ravensbourne. The Environment Agency permit allows water release, but unpermitted water extraction for flushing has raised concerns among river protectors.
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