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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council seeks developer partnerships for growth
Wandsworth Council has launched a series of Developer Forums to foster stronger relationships with the development sector. Over 100 industry representatives met with council leaders to discuss unlocking growth and housing delivery.
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Property & Planning · CroydonCroydon Gas Works site transformed into £25m business hub
A £25 million urban logistics development, named 'The Works', has completed on the former Croydon Gas Works site on Factory Lane. The scheme provides 15 units for small and medium-sized businesses and has achieved a BREEAM rating of Excellent.
Croydon3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Property & Planning · LondonFormer Romford youth centre becomes nine family homes
Construction is progressing at the former Century Youth House on Albert Road, Romford, to convert the vacant building into nine family homes. Havering Council approved the plans in December 2025, with the project set to retain the historic core of the 1800s building.
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Property & Planning · CamdenNW3 CLT to build 14 homes in Belsize Park
NW3 Community Land Trust is preparing to start construction on a 14-flat development in Belsize Park. The project at 31 Daleham Gardens will include eight affordable homes and six for the open market, aiming to counter the loss of affordable housing in the NW3 area.
Camden3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Property & Planning · City of LondonTwo firms fined after falling window killed Mick Ferris
Mick Ferris, 53, died when a 130kg window fell from the 26th floor of The Corniche on Albert Embankment in October 2018. Two companies have been fined after being found guilty of ignoring foreseeable risks.
City of London2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · WandsworthBattersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft development
Battersea Power Station Development Company has submitted a revised masterplan to Wandsworth Council proposing up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, and leisure space on the remaining 16 acres. The plans include a new cultural venue called the 'Third Generator'.
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Property & Planning · LondonWalthamstow Music Venue Opening Delayed
A long-promised music venue in Walthamstow, The New Standard, has no confirmed opening date as developer Morro seeks an operator. The venue, part of The Altham development, is completed to a warm shell, but requires significant fit-out by a future operator.
London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Property & Planning · SouthwarkPeckham pub could become bingo hall
A planning application has been submitted to Southwark Council to transform The Kentish Drovers pub in Peckham into a bingo hall. The pub has been on the market since July last year, with its asking price reduced multiple times.
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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 · BrentBrent completes 155 affordable homes for homeless households in Alperton
Brent Council has completed 155 affordable homes at Shillibeer House, part of a 461-home redevelopment in Alperton. Of the 103 households moved in, 96 were previously homeless. The scheme includes 40% affordable housing and is expected to support 1,200 residents.
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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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