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Category : New Developments
774 New Homes to Complete £2.5bn Elephant Park Regeneration
Southwark Council is set to approve plans for 774 new homes in Elephant and Castle, including 79 social rent units and 695 shared living flats, marking the final phase of the £2.5 billion Elephant Park regeneration.
West London's 274-Home Development Approved, Work Starts This Year
A major 274-home development spanning Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham has received final council approval. The project includes 118 affordable homes and aims to transform the Lots Road South area with new community spaces.
Brentford GSK Site Approved for 1,500-Home Development
Hounslow Council approves major redevelopment of former GlaxoSmithKline headquarters in Brentford, creating over 1,500 homes, student accommodation, and extensive community facilities in a car-lite '15-minute neighbourhood' design.
Stunning Converted Church Home in Battersea, South London
A former church in Battersea, South London, has been transformed into a luxurious three-bedroom duplex apartment, blending historical architecture with modern design, priced at £2 million.
Romford Ice Rink Site to Become £350m Urban Village
The former Romford Ice Arena, vacant since 2013, has secured approval for a £350 million residential-led development called Rom Valley Gardens, featuring 972 homes and an NHS clinical hub.
King's Cross Estate Revises St Pancras Hospital Development Plan
Developers reveal updated masterplan for St Pancras Hospital site in King's Cross, increasing housing to 180 units and redesigning a 21-storey tower for office use while preserving Victorian heritage.
Sydney's Bays West: New Suburb on Glebe Island
Sydney is set to develop Bays West, a new suburb on Glebe Island, featuring thousands of homes, green spaces, and improved transport links to address housing needs.
Whitechapel Tower Block Demolition Plan for 19-Storey Replacement
Plans to demolish a five-storey building in Whitechapel and replace it with a 19-storey tower block with social rented homes are set for decision next week, despite heritage and amenity concerns.
Deptford Approves 605 Student Rooms to Free Up Rentals
Lewisham Council unanimously approved plans for 605 student rooms and 50 affordable homes at Sun Wharf, aiming to free up 242 local rental properties despite resident concerns over daylight loss.
465 Student Flats and 26 Social Homes Set for South London Approval
Southwark Council's Planning Committee is expected to approve two major developments near Old Kent Road, including 465 student beds and 26 family-sized social rented homes, with construction set to begin following demolition of existing buildings.
Greenwich Approves Luxury Flats on Top of Block Despite Outcry
Greenwich Council has approved plans to build eight luxury flats atop Woodlands Heights, sparking fierce objections from residents over privacy, noise, and lack of affordable housing.
Chorleywood: Happy Village 30 Minutes from London
Chorleywood, a Hertfordshire village on the Metropolitan line, offers a rural escape with green spaces, historic estates, and a high quality of life, despite its proximity to London and premium property prices.
19-Storey Towers Proposed Near Unilever HQ in Kingston
Developer Cube Real Estate seeks to build two taller towers with 272 homes next to Unilever's new UK headquarters in Kingston, replacing a previously approved 16-storey block.
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.
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.
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