Historic Tate Institute in Silvertown restored by community
The derelict Tate Institute in Silvertown, built for Tate & Lyle workers, is being revived by the REinsTATE project, offering community spaces and hope.
Category : Conversion Projects
Haringey planning: New Hornsey homes and tree works submitted
Haringey Council validates planning applications for a five-storey, nine-dwelling building at Cleopatra House, Pembroke Road, Hornsey, plus numerous tree works and extensions across the borough.
Surbiton pub to close for £350K revamp, reopen as The Surbiton Fox
The Fox and Hounds in Surbiton will close for a £350,000 refurbishment, reopening in November as The Surbiton Fox under new operators.
Couple stunned by original parquet flooring under 70-year-old carpet
A couple who bought a 1950s London fixer-upper discovered original parquet flooring under 70-year-old carpet, spanning the entire ground floor, and are now planning restoration.
Clapton Tram Depot Refurbishment Plans Submitted
Fresh plans to transform Hackney's Victorian Clapton Tram Depot into offices and a cafe have been submitted, promising 20 jobs and preserving heritage.
Wembley 20-flat plan 'would blemish conservation area'
Plans for a six-storey, 20-flat block in Wembley conservation area face over 20 objections citing strain on services and harm to character.
Clapton Tram Depot to Become Creative Neighbourhood
Clapton Tram Depot, a Victorian horse-drawn tram hub, will be refurbished into a creative neighbourhood with 34 business units, public courtyard, and five homes, preserving its historic features.
High court blocks Spurs' women's training facility plan
A high court judge has quashed Enfield council's planning permission for Tottenham Hotspur's women's and girls' football academy in Whitewebbs Park, citing misleading information.
Greenwich Peninsula: 27-Storey Student Towers Proposed
Plans for two student towers up to 27 storeys on Greenwich Peninsula submitted, providing over 1,000 beds near North Greenwich Station.
Tottenham estate redevelopment advances with right to return
Haringey Council approves new delivery deal for Love Lane Estate, guaranteeing current tenants first option on new homes as redevelopment of derelict blocks progresses.
Croydon man refuses to return mic in planning dispute standoff
A resident confronted Croydon Council over a planning dispute at 518 Purley Way, refusing to hand back the microphone in an eight-minute standoff at the first full council meeting since the election.
Kingston University arts block rejected after 1,119 objections
Kingston Council rejects university's 29-metre arts block after 1,119 residents sign petition, citing excessive height and harm to neighbourhood character.
Silver Cross Cove 2 Travel System: Complete Newborn Bundle
The Silver Cross Cove 2 travel system includes a pushchair, carrycot, and car seat, offering versatility and style for newborns. Priced at £1,125, it's a premium bundle.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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