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News London has published 6 stories involving Planning Inspectorate, from July 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Council consults on gambling policy amid harm concerns
Lewisham Council is seeking resident feedback on its draft Gambling Policy for 2027-2030. The policy aims to regulate the borough's 47 gambling premises and mitigate gambling-related harm, which the council estimates affects around 38,000 people.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 72 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · IslingtonIslington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf House
Islington Council gave formal consent on 10 September 2026 for Royal UK Properties III Ltd to demolish the former Children’s Society headquarters, now known as Edward Rudolf House, after a Planning Inspectorate appeal in October 2024 called the vacant building an unmistakable eyesore. Demolition has already begun.
Islington3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
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.
All London5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
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.
All London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 77 · Hype 12
Council & Politics · EalingHanwell bingo hall appeal dismissed after noise and crime fears
An independent planning inspector has rejected Pure Gaming Ltd’s appeal against Ealing Council’s refusal of a 24-hour bingo hall in Hanwell. Concerns over noise for residents above the unit, crime risks, and the venue’s appearance led to the decision, despite potential job creation and reuse of a vacant property.
Ealing4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 28
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.
Ealing4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 15