Victoria Park Space to Become Café with Late Hours
Tower Hamlets Council approves conversion of Victoria and Alexandra Building into a café operating 6.30am-10.30pm daily, pending further approval.
Category : New Developments
Kingston estate phase two approved with 383 new homes
Kingston Council approves phase two of Cambridge Road Estate regeneration, adding 383 homes, including 94 council homes, with 1,335 homes still planned.
Lewisham Shopping Centre £1.7bn Redevelopment Paused
Landsec pauses £1.7bn Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment, citing challenging economic conditions and council demands for more affordable housing.
Welling home could become six-bedroom HMO with no parking
A family home at 28 Wrotham Road, Welling, could be converted into a six-bedroom HMO under plans submitted to Bexley Council, with no dedicated parking spaces proposed.
Greenwich Approves 254 Homes in Cross-Borough Plan
Greenwich Council approved 254 homes on its side of an 802-home Deptford Creek scheme after Lewisham refused its part. Mayor or Secretary of State now decides.
Shepherd's Bush Vue cinema to become 11 padel courts
A vacant 12-screen Vue cinema in Shepherd's Bush will be transformed into 11 padel courts after Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved the plan, bringing the empty unit back into use.
West Drayton flats approved despite 'overbearing' concerns
Hillingdon Council approved a six-storey, 31-flat block in West Drayton, citing appeal risk, despite 36 objections and concerns over daylight loss.
Kilburn Estate Regeneration Back on Track with Ballymore
Brent Council appoints Ballymore to lead South Kilburn regeneration after delays caused fly-tipping and squatting. The scheme targets 2,400 homes, with 1,954 delivered so far.
Harrow Post Office flats approved despite height objections
Harrow Council approved plans to demolish the former Post Office and build a 10-storey block with 104 co-living units, despite objections over height and congestion.
Deptford Reach: 802-home plan recommended despite dispute
Greenwich Council is recommended to approve 254 homes at Deptford Reach, part of an 802-home scheme, despite Lewisham's refusal and cross-borough disagreement.
Underground tunnels and railway beneath Reading site for auction
A Tilehurst site with a pool, workshop, and planning permission for two homes goes under the hammer, hiding 15-metre-deep tunnels, a goods lift, and an underground railway.
Black Horse pub Biggin Hill managers step back after nine years
Nimisha and Vijay Limbachia, managers of The Black Horse pub in Biggin Hill, are stepping back after nine years to spend more time with family, with the pub listed for sale at £75,000.
Bexley planning: Children's home and hockey pitch applications
Plans for a Belvedere children's home and Bexley hockey pitch drainage details are among the latest applications submitted to the London Borough of Bexley.
Beckenham Br3wery café-bar plans 28sqm extension
Br3wery, an independent Beckenham café-bar, has submitted plans to Bromley Council for a 28sqm extension at 255 Beckenham Road, increasing floorspace to 105sqm and adding seating.
Hayes Tuition Centre to become flats and restaurant
Hillingdon Council approved plans to demolish the collapsed-roof Hayes Tuition Centre and build nine flats and a restaurant, despite parking and noise concerns.
Putney Leisure Centre pool saved after petition
Wandsworth Council scraps plans to divide the 33-metre pool at Putney Leisure Centre after over 1,600 people signed a petition opposing the change.
Discount store to leave historic Hammersmith Ram pub site
Retail 11, which occupied the former Hammersmith Ram pub without planning permission, will vacate by Oct 15. Arora Family ends temporary occupation amid planning issues, bingo hall proposal pending.
Old Oak Pub Demolition: Six-Storey Block with Nine Flats
The Old Oak pub in Hammersmith and Fulham, closed since 2024, faces demolition for a six-storey block with nine flats and a ground-floor commercial unit. Public consultation runs until October 29.
Walthamstow Trades Hall fears noise from 20-flat plan
Walthamstow Trades Hall, a 100-year-old social club, fears a proposed 20-flat development behind it could lead to noise complaints and threaten its late licence and events programme.
Croydon Validates Two Planning Applications This Week
Croydon Council validated two planning applications this week, including a three-storey residential development in Upper Norwood and a lawful development certificate for a house in multiple occupation in South Croydon.
Erith Post Office Relocation Plans Amid Flat Development
Erith Post Office may relocate to modern premises as Bexley Council approves 33-flat development on current High Street site, with move expected next year.
McDonald's plans new Walworth Road branch after 2025 closure
McDonald's seeks to open a new branch at 284-286 Walworth Road, with Southwark councillors expected to approve plans on October 7, despite 55 objections.
Hampstead Heath café eviction delayed until 2027
Hoxton Beach's eviction from three North London cafés is delayed; County Court sets next hearing for May 2027 as judicial review looms.
Hackney Wick's only pub at risk from housing plans
Hackney Wick's only pub, The Lord Napier Star, faces closure risk if a proposed housing development overlooking its outdoor space is approved, potentially leading to noise complaints and loss of its late licence.
World's first Minecraft hotel to open at Chessington in 2027
The world's first Minecraft-themed hotel will open at Chessington World of Adventures in 2027, part of a £50m immersive land with a rollercoaster and 69 rooms.
Fitzroy Square offices could become single home in Camden plan
A planning application proposes converting 5 Fitzroy Square from offices to a single dwelling house. The London Borough of Camden is reviewing the change of use, submitted under reference 2026/4015/P.
Woolwich Royal Arsenal: Military Site Now Thriving Riverside Hub
Woolwich's Royal Arsenal, once a key weapons hub, is now a riverside community with 5,000 homes, cultural venues, and Elizabeth line links.
West Hampstead Split-Level Apartment Listed for £600,000
A rare split-level two-bedroom apartment in Birchington Road, West Hampstead, is on the market for over £600,000, featuring 1,304 sq ft of space and a share of freehold.
Fulham housing scheme approved with more homes, less affordable
Approved Fulham scheme by Wandsworth Bridge will now deliver 313 homes, up 37, but affordable housing drops from 35% to 20%, following Mayor's new guidance.
Rich Mix pauses cinema for £2.2m renovation
East London’s Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch will pause screenings for 12 months after receiving a £2.2 million Arts Council grant for major renovations, with reopening planned for autumn 2027.
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