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Council & Politics · GreenwichGreenwich Council tightens HMO rules as three conversions face refusal on 27 Oct
Greenwich Council introduced a 130 sqm minimum and a three‑property limit for new HMOs. Planners have recommended refusal for three conversion applications slated for the 27 October Local Planning Committee, and unlicensed landlords could be fined up to £40,000.
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Local News · GreenwichCharity seeks to save Woolwich leisure centre from demolition
A Muslim charity is attempting to prevent the demolition of Woolwich's Waterfront Leisure Centre, proposing to transform it into a youth development centre. The Ramolik Youth Coalition has applied for the site to be declared an asset of community value, challenging Greenwich Council's demolition plans.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering Council refuses 10-person HMO in Romford
Havering Council planning officers have refused a retrospective application to continue operating a 10-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 290 North Street, Romford. The decision, made on 5 October 2026, cited insufficient communal space and a poor living environment for occupants.
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Property & Planning · LondonFour London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptake
Four London boroughs are identified as having the lowest household solar panel uptake in Britain between 2019 and 2025. Analysis by Glow Green highlights challenges such as property suitability and permissions in densely populated areas.
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Property & Planning · LondonHounslow Council approves 111 homes on Isleworth site with no affordable units
Hounslow Council has given the go‑ahead for 111 new homes on the former Wireless Factory in Isleworth, demolishing six of its blocks. The scheme includes no affordable housing, a £2.794 million deficit for the developer, and a £400,000 contribution for a controlled parking zone on the Worton Estate.
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Property & Planning · NewhamResidents to be consulted on floating homes scheme at Royal Victoria Dock West
Royal Docks Waterways appointed consultants to assess a floating residential scheme covering 12 hectares at Royal Victoria Dock West. The nine‑month study is under way and a public engagement programme will start in October, inviting local input on the plan.
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Property & Planning · CamdenCamden affordable homes slashed by hundreds
Hundreds of affordable homes originally promised for major Camden developments have been lost or are at risk. At Camden Goods Yard, affordable homes were reduced from 203 to 83, and at the O2 Centre site, they were cut from 570 to 330.
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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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