Clarkson Wins Car Park Fight for Pub Profits
Jeremy Clarkson secures planning permission for his pub's overflow car park until 2029, overcoming conservation and safety hurdles to maintain business viability.
Category : Planning Permission
Battersea Tower Inquiry Begins Amid Local Opposition
A public inquiry has commenced regarding a controversial 29-storey tower proposed for Battersea Bridge Road, with Wandsworth Council arguing it exceeds height guidelines by nearly five times. The development faces opposition from local groups and celebrit
Developer Wants to Cut Cultural Center from Approved Office Block
A developer approved for an 11-storey office block in Mark Lane now wants to eliminate promised shops and a heritage center, sparking resident concerns about losing public benefits in this historic area near the Tower of London.
Kingston Rejects 586-Home Gasworks Plan, Khan May Intervene
Kingston Council has refused controversial plans for five towers up to 16 storeys tall on protected Metropolitan Open Land in Motspur Park. The 586-home scheme faces fierce local opposition over height and density concerns, but Sadiq Khan could still call
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Sadiq Khan to Decide on Kenton Pub and Hotel Demolition
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will decide next week whether to approve plans to demolish a Beefeater pub and Premier Inn in Kenton for housing, after local council refusal and resident objections.
Council Rejects Shurgard's 7am Opening Request in Eltham
Greenwich Council has denied Shurgard's application to open its new Eltham self-storage facility at 7am, upholding the original 8am start time after residents protested noise concerns.
Land Transparency Register Criticized by Housebuilding Industry
The government's new register requiring landowners to declare options over land is intended to help SME housebuilders, but industry leaders argue it adds unnecessary red tape and solves a non-existent problem.
Residents Protest 19-Storey Tower Over Daylight Loss in London
A newly-approved 19-storey tower in Whitechapel faces backlash from residents who claim it will block daylight completely, despite council approval for its social housing benefits.
Shoreditch Planning Rules: Nightlife, Tall Buildings, Holiday Lets
Hackney Council proposes new planning policies for Shoreditch, aiming to create 11,000 jobs, restrict tall buildings to specific zones, and protect nightlife venues while banning residential conversions to holiday lets.
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Greenwich Council Wins Appeal Against Student Tower Blocks
The Planning Inspectorate has backed Greenwich Council's refusal of two high-rise student accommodation towers, citing harm to UNESCO World Heritage site views from Greenwich Park and Maritime Greenwich.
Millwall Tower Plan Recommended Despite Light Issues
Tower Hamlets councillors will decide on a controversial Millwall development featuring two tall towers and a special needs school, with planning officers recommending approval despite acknowledged impacts on neighbors' daylight and views.
Martin Clunes Loses Planning Battle Over New Travellers
Dorset councillors voted to allow a couple to stay permanently on land near Martin Clunes' home, overruling objections from the actor and his wife in a dispute about Traveller status.
Plaistow Substation May Make Way for Nine New Flats
A developer has submitted proposals to Newham Council to demolish an electricity substation in Plaistow and replace it with a five-storey block containing up to nine flats, pending further planning approval.
London Housing Crisis: New Developments Face Delays
London's housing shortage worsens as new developments encounter significant planning permission delays, impacting property investment and social housing initiatives.
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London Housing Crisis: Planning Permission Delays Hit New Developments
Major new housing developments in London are experiencing significant delays due to complex planning permission processes, exacerbating the city's ongoing housing shortage and affordability issues.
Silk Street Office Plans Downsized Following Local Objections
Plans for a major City of London office development have been significantly reduced in height after facing over 1,000 objections from Barbican residents and criticism from architect Sir Antony Gormley.
Romford Flat Conversion Ordered Stripped by Council
Havering Council has ordered a Romford homeowner to remove an unauthorized studio flat conversion, citing poor living conditions and lack of planning permission.
Residents Object to 'Enormous' School Redevelopment in West London
Wormholt Residents Association gathers 717 signatures opposing Phoenix Academy redevelopment that would add 307 homes. Residents claim consultation was a 'sham' and parents were misinformed.
Greenwich Flat Block Extension Faces Approval Despite Objections
Greenwich Council planners recommend approving an additional floor with eight flats on Woodlands Heights, despite 125 resident objections citing overshadowing and structural concerns.
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Stratford Hotel Tower Approved Despite Residents' Fears
A 21-storey hotel in Stratford gets council approval despite 56 objections from neighbours warning of overshadowing, loss of daylight, and privacy concerns.
Croydon Approves Controversial Flats Despite 'Ugliest Building' Claims
Croydon Council has approved plans to demolish a Victorian home for a nine-flat development, with councillors calling it possibly the 'ugliest building' they've seen while praising the original property as 'totally charming'.
Liverpool Street Station £1.2bn Redevelopment Approved
Controversial £1.2 billion redevelopment of Liverpool Street station gets green light from City of London Corporation despite record objections from heritage groups.
Liverpool Street Station Plans Approved Amid Controversy
The City of London Corporation has approved Network Rail's £1.2bn redevelopment of Liverpool Street station, aiming to boost capacity and accessibility despite heritage and funding concerns.
Isleworth Home Replaced by Flats Despite Concerns
Hounslow Council approves demolition of a West London family house for a seven-flat development, addressing resident worries over privacy and access.
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Hackney Delays Decision on 19-Storey Shoreditch Tower
Hackney councillors have postponed a decision on the controversial 19-storey 'Verso' tower in Shoreditch, voting against planning officers who recommended rejection.
Brick Lane Redevelopment Risks Gentrification
Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman warns government that Brick Lane redevelopment plans would gentrify the area, threatening its cultural heritage and pushing out local residents.
Woolwich's 176-Year-Old Pub Faces Demolition Again
The owner of the derelict Anglesea Arms in Woolwich has submitted new plans to demolish the 176-year-old pub and build seven flats, citing damage from squatters and hazardous electrics.
Hackney's Bizarre Planning Decision on Shoreditch Works
Hackney Council's planning committee has created chaos by deferring approval for Shoreditch Works, a popular regeneration scheme with overwhelming public support, citing contradictory and illogical objections.
Court Ruling Tests UK Data Centre Power Plans
A High Court challenge to a £1bn data centre near the M25 has exposed critical flaws in Britain's energy planning for AI infrastructure, raising questions about power availability.
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Pirate Ship Home Faces Demolition Over Planning Rules
A father who built a unique pirate ship home on the River Severn without planning permission faces having to tear down his £66,000 creation as council investigates.
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