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Property & Planning · LewishamLewisham approves 20-flat Sydenham scheme after developer drops four-bed homes
Lewisham Council’s Planning Committee approved a revised scheme for 20 flats on Longton Avenue, Sydenham, on 12 August 2026. The developer removed four-bedroom homes to add two storeys and 12 more units, drawing 41 objections but no affordable housing on site.
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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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