Rotting Richmond buildings to become 36 homes
Richmond Council approves conversion of derelict Victorian waterworks buildings in Hampton into 36 flats and offices, ending six years of decay
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Croydon Town Centre Regeneration: Projects and Progress
Croydon's regeneration projects aim to revitalise the town centre with new public spaces, improved crossings, and the long-awaited Westfield redevelopment. Key updates include the Whitgift Centre freehold acquisition, College Green park, Minster Green, an
Pop-up micropub in 200 sq ft storage unit in Bermondsey
Attic Self Storage transformed a 200 sq ft unit into a functioning pub featuring Attic Ale from Southwark Brewing Company to mark its Bermondsey site launch.
Stratford coach park to become cultural hub with art trails
A deserted coach park in Stratford, London, will be transformed into a cultural neighbourhood with art trails, restaurants, performance venues, 2,100 flats, and 1,600 hotel rooms.
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Borough Market cafe Maria's to close after 65 years
Maria's Market Cafe, a Borough Market institution since 1961, faces closure after the market refused to renew its lease. Owner Mark Aldridge vows to fight the decision.
Whitgift Centre sold to Westfield owner in Croydon milestone
The John Whitgift Foundation has sold the freehold of the Whitgift Centre to Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for £31.5 million, simplifying ownership and advancing the Croydon Project regeneration.
Leaseholders win landmark service charge ruling
Upper Tribunal upholds ruling that Notting Hill Genesis cannot charge shared ownership leaseholders for concierge and garden they cannot access, in a decade-long dispute.
Highbury Stadium: Arsenal's 93-year home now flats
Arsenal's former Highbury stadium, home for 93 years, was demolished and replaced by Highbury Square flats. The pitch is now a communal garden, but Art Deco stands remain.
138 homes planned for former Croydon lido site
Croydon Council reviews Bellway's plan to build 138 homes on former Purley Way Lido site, including 20% affordable housing and preservation of Grade II listed diving platform.
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Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash leave Pickle Cottage
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are moving out of Pickle Cottage after five years, reportedly purchasing an eight-bedroom estate with 30 acres, a pool, and a lake for a fresh start.
Sutton Garden Square: 1,000+ homes, co-working, pet spa
A 5.6-acre regeneration project in Sutton will deliver over 1,000 homes, co-working spaces, roof terraces, a pet spa, and 8,500 sq ft of commercial space, with first homes from 2028.
Belgravia police station to become 255-room hotel
A former police station in Belgravia will be converted into a 255-room hotel, adding 49 extra beds to an approved 206-room scheme, despite residents' concerns over water pressure.
Kingston Homes and Nursery to Replace Empty Car Dealership
Kingston Council approved plans for 34 flats and a nursery to replace the former Vauxhall Motor Dealership, with no affordable housing due to viability issues.
Zedwell Capsule Hotel review: Oak box sleep from £30
Zedwell Capsule Hotel offers oak pods above Piccadilly Circus from £30/night. Quiet, dark, and minimalist, but extras like towels and padlocks cost more. 4/5 stars.
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Kingston Hospital wing demolished for 150 flats
Kingston Council approved plans to demolish the empty Regent Wing of Kingston Hospital and replace it with three six-storey blocks of 150 build-to-rent flats, cycle storage, and play areas.
Brixton Village Gets ACV Status, Hailed by Campaigners
Lambeth Council designates Brixton Village and Market Row as an Asset of Community Value, giving community groups time to bid before sale. Campaigners call it a 'long time coming' but say it doesn't guarantee ownership.
Gatwick Zoo closed, now housing development with 17 homes
Gatwick Zoo, home to 900 animals and a beloved family attraction for 29 years, closed in 2002 and has been redeveloped into 17 homes after a planning battle.
Kingston council offices to be replaced by 100 homes
Kingston Council's former Guildhall 1 office block could be demolished for around 100 new homes, shops, and offices, as part of a major transformation of the council's HQ.
Alton Estate regeneration in limbo after 14 years
Nearly 14 years after regeneration plans were agreed, the Alton Estate's future is uncertain as Wandsworth Council's new Tory leadership faces a petition to proceed with the masterplan backed by 82% of residents in a ballot.
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Woolwich estate in development plan sparks resident fears
Woolwich Dockyard residents and businesses are blindsided by Greenwich Council's draft Local Plan, which identifies their area for 1,020 flats, despite no final decisions made.
Berlin Wall fragment in London garden sparks planning row
A 2.75-tonne Berlin Wall slab in a Herne Hill garden faces removal after neighbours complained. Owner Steven Thorpe plans to appeal the council's enforcement notice.
Airbnb owner loses sauna appeal after neighbour complaints
An Airbnb owner in Norfolk has lost his battle to keep a sauna and decking after neighbours complained of outdoor sex sessions, used condoms, and noise. The Planning Inspectorate dismissed his appeal.
Merton to Close HMO Loophole Across All Wards
Merton Council will require full planning permission for all new small HMOs across the borough, closing a loophole that allowed conversions without consent in affluent areas like Wimbledon Village.
Berlin Wall in London garden must be removed, council says
Southwark Council orders Steven Thorpe to remove a 3.6-metre Berlin Wall section from his Herne Hill garden, citing oppressive scale and planning violations.
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DLR track costs stall Shadwell affordable homes
A 41-home affordable housing project in Shadwell is stalled due to £2m DLR maintenance costs. Community leaders urge Mayor Khan to rescue the plan.
School to be demolished over safety issues without holding class
Matford Brook Academy in Exeter, built in 2021 for millions, is to be demolished due to safety concerns. No class was ever held in the building; pupils remain in temporary accommodation.
Migration Museum may lose space to student rooms
The Migration Museum in the City of London could have reduced exhibition space under a proposal to add 33 student rooms, sparking concern from residents.
Homes with kitchens opening to gardens across England
Explore five English homes where kitchens open seamlessly onto gardens, from a Cheshire 'Golden Triangle' mansion to a Lincolnshire barn, with prices from £650,000 to £2.5m.
Preston Davey's adoptive dads' home for sale with warning
The former home of Preston Davey's adoptive fathers, jailed for his murder, is up for auction at £370,000 with a warning about the sellers' criminal convictions.
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Ealing office conversion into 36 flats approved
Ealing Council has granted planning permission to convert West Africa House into 36 flats, with no external changes and minimal impact on the Hanger Hill conservation area.
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