Childhood Home Sale Leads to Multigenerational Living Experiment
Alison Taylor shares how selling her parents' house ended her panic and started a bold experiment in multigenerational living, building a home with zero experience.
Category : New Developments
Wembley Park 'Mini-City' Among UK's Best Places to Live
A thriving residential development in Wembley Park has been recognized as one of the UK's premier living destinations, offering concierge services, rooftop gardens, dog parks, and comprehensive amenities within a peaceful, self-contained community.
Tower Hamlets: 324 Homes Proposed at Neptune Wharf
McLaren housing developer considers building two seven-to-ten storey towers with 324 homes, including 44 social rent units, at Fish Island site previously earmarked for a school.
Hammersmith Civic Campus Opening This Month
The major Civic Campus development in Hammersmith, West London, will start opening this month with full completion expected by summer, delivering homes, restaurants and cultural amenities.
£750m Whitechapel Plan for NHS Worker Housing
A £750 million development in Whitechapel proposes affordable homes for NHS staff, green spaces, and health-tech workspaces to ease pressure on Royal London Hospital.
Gilston's 10,000-Home Garden Town Begins Construction
After two decades of legal delays, work starts on Gilston's seven interconnected villages in Hertfordshire, featuring 10,000 homes within expansive country parks.
258-Home Plan for Vacant Blackheath Sports Site Revealed
Derreb Limited unveils plans for 258 homes on the former Huntsman Sports Club site in Blackheath, vacant since 1998, with public consultation starting next week.
Harrow's 1,000-Home Poets Corner Moves Forward
Harrow Council approves early works for Poets Corner, a 1,058-home development, including demolishing a deteriorating social club, amid concerns over site security and affordable housing levels.
Wembley Housing Site Plan for Temporary Football Pitches
Developers propose temporary five-a-side football pitches and an indoor events venue on a Wembley site earmarked for future housing, with a three-year permission sought.
DLR Extension Needs More Stops for Thamesmead New Town
A London School of Economics expert warns the DLR extension to Thamesmead may require additional stations in Bexley to ensure the planned 15,000-home New Town is commercially viable.
West London Tower Scraps All Affordable Homes
An 18-storey Acton development will now have zero affordable housing after a viability review, with Ealing Council accepting £1 million instead of 43 units.
Battersea Power Station's £203m Expansion Plan
Battersea Power Station in South London is set for a £203 million expansion, creating new homes and jobs as part of a major regeneration project.
Southall Tower Approved, Community Centre Demolished
Ealing Council approves 215-flat development in Southall, replacing a listed community centre. The scheme falls short on affordable housing targets but gains broad support.
Battersea Tower Adds 4-Bed Flat in Last-Minute Change
Wandsworth Council approves minor adjustments to a luxury 25-storey apartment block in Battersea, converting three flats into a four-bedroom family home as construction nears completion.
Ealing's 2026 Construction: Homes and Leisure Centre
Ealing borough in West London is set for major construction in 2026, including 8,000 homes in Southall, a new leisure centre in Perivale, and regeneration projects across Acton.
Former Homebase site sold for 237-home development
The site of a former Homebase in Streatham, South London, has been sold to Barratt London. Planning permission for 237 homes, including 81 affordable units, was granted in 2024 despite local objections. Read the full story.
18-storey Walthamstow tower block approved for Hoe Street
Waltham Forest Council approves 66 new build-to-rent flats in an 18-storey tower on Hoe Street. 17 units will be affordable housing, but some residents fear an 'overbearing' impact.
New West London leisure centre gets £4m funding boost
Hounslow Council has pledged £4 million for a feasibility study to replace the ageing Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre. The new facility is slated for a 2031 opening, funded by flats on the site. Read the latest.
Major changes coming to Richmond in 2026
Richmond upon Thames is set for a transformative 2026 with a new neighbourhood, a specialist school, and Kew Gardens' first learning centre. Discover the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Morden's 20-year regeneration project takes key step
Merton Council is launching a search for a developer to lead the long-delayed Morden town centre regeneration, marking progress after two decades of setbacks. Discover the plans and the challenges ahead.
Massive 40,000-home new town planned for Bedfordshire
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
Woodberry Down's final stages approved in Hackney
Hackney Council has approved the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration, a 20-year project set to deliver over 3,000 new homes, including affordable housing and new community space. Discover the plans and local reaction.
9 Major Developments Transforming London in 2026
From new museums and gardens to hotels and music venues, discover the nine huge projects reshaping London's landscape this year. Get the full guide.
Major Developments Coming to Lambeth in 2026
From pocket-sized homes in Streatham to a 'new approach' for Brockwell Park festivals, here's your guide to Lambeth's biggest approved and planned developments for the year ahead.
Lewisham's 2026 transformation: key developments revealed
Lewisham gears up for a major year of change in 2026, with a library refurbishment, the return of Model Market, and over 100 new affordable homes on the horizon. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
Croydon's Biggest Projects Set for 2026 Progress
From the long-awaited Westfield plans to a new town centre park and Crystal Palace's stadium expansion, discover the major developments shaping Croydon in 2026.
Hammersmith & Fulham's 2026 Leisure Boom
Hammersmith & Fulham is set to become a major London leisure hub in 2026, with key openings including the Civic Campus and Olympia redevelopment. Discover the huge changes coming.
Brent's Major Housing Developments Set for 2026
Brent Council anticipates a surge in construction for 2026, delivering thousands of new homes, including a landmark 45-storey tower in Wembley and the restart of the South Kilburn regeneration. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
Greenwich's Major Developments for 2026 Revealed
Greenwich Council's Draft Local Plan unveils major housing and regeneration projects for 2026, including Woolwich towers, an ASDA transformation, and 575 new homes. Explore the key sites.
Bromley's Major 2026 Developments: Homes, Tower & Leisure
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
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