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Wandsworth Council's Conservative leadership is reviewing Labour's masterplan for the Alton Estate regeneration. The plan, supported by 82% of residents in a ballot, proposes significant increases in affordable housing but faces financial challenges.
Five modern family houses on Priory Road in Havering have been declared practically complete. Construction is largely finished, the public right of way remains intact and the properties are open for viewing and purchase, according to Havering Council and the developer.
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.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has granted a premises licence allowing music, film, and alcohol sales until 3am daily at its Civic Campus Building. Outdoor areas will close at 11pm. Resident Una-Jane Winfield objected to the late hours, calling them excessive for the King Street area.
PriceHubble estimates that the West Kensington regeneration will create 32,500 jobs, deliver more than 4,400 new homes and generate a gross development value of £11.8 billion on 62 acres of brownfield land between 2026 and 2030.
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'.
Lewisham Council has released a refreshed Catford Town Centre Business Plan 2026‑2030, promising 113 affordable homes at Thomas’ Lane Yard, improved links between Catford and Catford Bridge stations, and a Goldsmiths campus for 500‑600 students, pending approval on 9 September 2026.
Wandsworth Council is hosting a developer forum at Battersea Power Station to foster collaboration and drive investment. The initiative aims to accelerate housing delivery and support economic growth throughout the borough, with future sessions planned.
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.
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London have announced plans to regenerate Charlton Riverside, aiming to create 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades. The project, part of the council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, has no confirmed funding yet.
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