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The section of the masterplan proposals for Earls' Court have just been approved unanimously.
Detailed proposals for the first phase, range from 13 to 42 floors in height for; 456 homes for market sale and affordable rent and 696 student rooms.
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Detailed proposals for the first phase, range from 13 to 42 floors in height for; 456 homes for market sale and affordable rent and 696 student rooms.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The section of the masterplan proposals for Earls' Court have just been approved unanimously.
Detailed proposals for the first phase, range from 13 to 42 floors in height for; 456 homes for market sale and affordable rent and 696 student rooms.
constructing-london.com/at-2650-home...
Detailed proposals for the first phase, range from 13 to 42 floors in height for; 456 homes for market sale and affordable rent and 696 student rooms.
constructing-london.com/at-2650-home...
Today plans for a refused student development in Paddington, will be determined today via public hearing by the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills.
This follows a refusal by Westminster City Council in January 2025. Was called in March.
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This follows a refusal by Westminster City Council in January 2025. Was called in March.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today plans for a refused student development in Paddington, will be determined today via public hearing by the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills.
This follows a refusal by Westminster City Council in January 2025. Was called in March.
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This follows a refusal by Westminster City Council in January 2025. Was called in March.
constructing-london.com/768-student-...
Revised cluster skyscraper cluster proposed for Vauxhall
1,097 self-contained flats across market, affordable, build-to-rent, discounted market rent, and social rent. As well as 1,164 co-living units and 699 student rooms.
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1,097 self-contained flats across market, affordable, build-to-rent, discounted market rent, and social rent. As well as 1,164 co-living units and 699 student rooms.
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Plans in for revised Vauxhall skyscraper cluster – Constructing London
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November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Revised cluster skyscraper cluster proposed for Vauxhall
1,097 self-contained flats across market, affordable, build-to-rent, discounted market rent, and social rent. As well as 1,164 co-living units and 699 student rooms.
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1,097 self-contained flats across market, affordable, build-to-rent, discounted market rent, and social rent. As well as 1,164 co-living units and 699 student rooms.
constructing-london.com/vauxhall-squ...
Harrow Council, consents proposals for 1,064 on the site of its former Civic Centre 26% of these homes being for 'affordable tenures'.
Within 100m of Harrow & Wealdstone London Underground and National Rail station.
Density of 252 dwellings per hectare
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Within 100m of Harrow & Wealdstone London Underground and National Rail station.
Density of 252 dwellings per hectare
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Plans for 1,064 homes at Harrow’s former Civic Centre submitted – Constructing London
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Harrow Council, consents proposals for 1,064 on the site of its former Civic Centre 26% of these homes being for 'affordable tenures'.
Within 100m of Harrow & Wealdstone London Underground and National Rail station.
Density of 252 dwellings per hectare
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Within 100m of Harrow & Wealdstone London Underground and National Rail station.
Density of 252 dwellings per hectare
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Revised redevelopment proposals for the Leegate Centre in Lewisham were approved unanimously.
The fourth set of proposals within a decade.
Amendments increases the number of residential units by 59 from 561 to 620.
Project overview: constructing-london.com/leegate-cent...
The fourth set of proposals within a decade.
Amendments increases the number of residential units by 59 from 561 to 620.
Project overview: constructing-london.com/leegate-cent...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Revised redevelopment proposals for the Leegate Centre in Lewisham were approved unanimously.
The fourth set of proposals within a decade.
Amendments increases the number of residential units by 59 from 561 to 620.
Project overview: constructing-london.com/leegate-cent...
The fourth set of proposals within a decade.
Amendments increases the number of residential units by 59 from 561 to 620.
Project overview: constructing-london.com/leegate-cent...
Proposals for Peckham's Aylesham shopping centre will be determined today
Southwark Council, Berkeley Homes, and housing campaigners will deliver their closing statements following an 8-day public hearing
Proposals to reduce affordable homes by 71.5%
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Southwark Council, Berkeley Homes, and housing campaigners will deliver their closing statements following an 8-day public hearing
Proposals to reduce affordable homes by 71.5%
constructing-london.com/aylesham-cen...
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Proposals for Peckham's Aylesham shopping centre will be determined today
Southwark Council, Berkeley Homes, and housing campaigners will deliver their closing statements following an 8-day public hearing
Proposals to reduce affordable homes by 71.5%
constructing-london.com/aylesham-cen...
Southwark Council, Berkeley Homes, and housing campaigners will deliver their closing statements following an 8-day public hearing
Proposals to reduce affordable homes by 71.5%
constructing-london.com/aylesham-cen...
An 269% home increase in the latter phases of the phased redevelopment of Hackney's Woodberry Down Estate has been approved by the local council. The scheme has an build out horizon of 15yrs.
Overview of proposals from when it was submitted, constructing-london.com/269-home-inc...
Overview of proposals from when it was submitted, constructing-london.com/269-home-inc...
November 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
An 269% home increase in the latter phases of the phased redevelopment of Hackney's Woodberry Down Estate has been approved by the local council. The scheme has an build out horizon of 15yrs.
Overview of proposals from when it was submitted, constructing-london.com/269-home-inc...
Overview of proposals from when it was submitted, constructing-london.com/269-home-inc...
Proposals to amend the 2020 consent for a residential tower in Stonebridge Park, Brent have been approved unanimously.
The previous contractor entering administration
30-storey tower, providing 88 homes for Social Rent and 92 for Shared Ownership.
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The previous contractor entering administration
30-storey tower, providing 88 homes for Social Rent and 92 for Shared Ownership.
constructing-london.com/argenta-towe...
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Proposals to amend the 2020 consent for a residential tower in Stonebridge Park, Brent have been approved unanimously.
The previous contractor entering administration
30-storey tower, providing 88 homes for Social Rent and 92 for Shared Ownership.
constructing-london.com/argenta-towe...
The previous contractor entering administration
30-storey tower, providing 88 homes for Social Rent and 92 for Shared Ownership.
constructing-london.com/argenta-towe...
Masterplan consented for 2,800 flats on the site of Europe's largest gasworks by Newham Council.
The site represents almost a year's worth of the borough’s annual housing target
Is situated close to an future station of an proposed DLR extension
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The site represents almost a year's worth of the borough’s annual housing target
Is situated close to an future station of an proposed DLR extension
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Masterplan consented for 2,800 flats on the site of Europe's largest gasworks by Newham Council.
The site represents almost a year's worth of the borough’s annual housing target
Is situated close to an future station of an proposed DLR extension
constructing-london.com/beckton-rive...
The site represents almost a year's worth of the borough’s annual housing target
Is situated close to an future station of an proposed DLR extension
constructing-london.com/beckton-rive...
Proposals for over 2,500 homes in Kensington & Chelsea were approved last night 4 - 1 in favour.
This could provide up to 2,019 for Market Sale, 342 for social rent and 158 for Shared Ownership
Issues included; land contamination and remediation, affordable housing % and transport improvements.
This could provide up to 2,019 for Market Sale, 342 for social rent and 158 for Shared Ownership
Issues included; land contamination and remediation, affordable housing % and transport improvements.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Proposals for over 2,500 homes in Kensington & Chelsea were approved last night 4 - 1 in favour.
This could provide up to 2,019 for Market Sale, 342 for social rent and 158 for Shared Ownership
Issues included; land contamination and remediation, affordable housing % and transport improvements.
This could provide up to 2,019 for Market Sale, 342 for social rent and 158 for Shared Ownership
Issues included; land contamination and remediation, affordable housing % and transport improvements.
Plans in for housing lead masterplan in Hounslow
Redevelopment of the former GSK HQ at Brentford, following a downsizing and demerger.
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Redevelopment of the former GSK HQ at Brentford, following a downsizing and demerger.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Plans in for housing lead masterplan in Hounslow
Redevelopment of the former GSK HQ at Brentford, following a downsizing and demerger.
constructing-london.com/980-great-we...
Redevelopment of the former GSK HQ at Brentford, following a downsizing and demerger.
constructing-london.com/980-great-we...
Masterplan proposals for 1,070 homes in Romford approved by Havering Council.
🏫 New primary school
🌳 Public realm improvements, including access to the River Rom
🚉 Within 200 meters of a Elizabeth Line station
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🏫 New primary school
🌳 Public realm improvements, including access to the River Rom
🚉 Within 200 meters of a Elizabeth Line station
constructing-london.com/bridge-close...
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Masterplan proposals for 1,070 homes in Romford approved by Havering Council.
🏫 New primary school
🌳 Public realm improvements, including access to the River Rom
🚉 Within 200 meters of a Elizabeth Line station
constructing-london.com/bridge-close...
🏫 New primary school
🌳 Public realm improvements, including access to the River Rom
🚉 Within 200 meters of a Elizabeth Line station
constructing-london.com/bridge-close...
1,944 student bed spaces proposed next to Tate Modern.
🏢 Three buildings of 24, 26 and 28 floors.
🛏️ An c. 227% increase in bedroom and bed-space capacity.
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain of over 2,750.81%.
Link to the article: constructing-london.com/1944-student...
🏢 Three buildings of 24, 26 and 28 floors.
🛏️ An c. 227% increase in bedroom and bed-space capacity.
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain of over 2,750.81%.
Link to the article: constructing-london.com/1944-student...
October 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
1,944 student bed spaces proposed next to Tate Modern.
🏢 Three buildings of 24, 26 and 28 floors.
🛏️ An c. 227% increase in bedroom and bed-space capacity.
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain of over 2,750.81%.
Link to the article: constructing-london.com/1944-student...
🏢 Three buildings of 24, 26 and 28 floors.
🛏️ An c. 227% increase in bedroom and bed-space capacity.
🌳 Biodiversity Net Gain of over 2,750.81%.
Link to the article: constructing-london.com/1944-student...
Life sciences development approved next to St Guys hospital approved by Southwark Council.
🏢33,000 sqm+ new commercial floor space. Expected to provide six times more jobs and economic output.
🏗️ Three new buildings between 7 and 15 storeys
➡️ Replacement pub and education and exhibition space.
🏢33,000 sqm+ new commercial floor space. Expected to provide six times more jobs and economic output.
🏗️ Three new buildings between 7 and 15 storeys
➡️ Replacement pub and education and exhibition space.
October 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Life sciences development approved next to St Guys hospital approved by Southwark Council.
🏢33,000 sqm+ new commercial floor space. Expected to provide six times more jobs and economic output.
🏗️ Three new buildings between 7 and 15 storeys
➡️ Replacement pub and education and exhibition space.
🏢33,000 sqm+ new commercial floor space. Expected to provide six times more jobs and economic output.
🏗️ Three new buildings between 7 and 15 storeys
➡️ Replacement pub and education and exhibition space.
Plans to replace a row of shops in Barking with an high rise block of flats were approved by Barking & Dagenham Council.
The part 30/8 floor scheme, 192 flats for rent including 30 for Discount Market Rent. These are up to 80% of market rents.
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The part 30/8 floor scheme, 192 flats for rent including 30 for Discount Market Rent. These are up to 80% of market rents.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Plans to replace a row of shops in Barking with an high rise block of flats were approved by Barking & Dagenham Council.
The part 30/8 floor scheme, 192 flats for rent including 30 for Discount Market Rent. These are up to 80% of market rents.
constructing-london.com/london-road-...
The part 30/8 floor scheme, 192 flats for rent including 30 for Discount Market Rent. These are up to 80% of market rents.
constructing-london.com/london-road-...
Plans for 378 homes in revised proposals for Brixton have been approved by Lambeth’s planning committee.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
October 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Plans for 378 homes in revised proposals for Brixton have been approved by Lambeth’s planning committee.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
Plans for 378 homes in revised proposals for Brixton have been approved by Lambeth’s planning committee.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Plans for 378 homes in revised proposals for Brixton have been approved by Lambeth’s planning committee.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
🎯 Represents over 28% of Lambeth's annual housing target.
Proposals are an 24% increase in housing supply, compared to the previous 2017 consent.
Highlights from this years London Open House Festival #OHF2025 1/3
Lambeth Palace Library, completed in 2020 for The Church Commissioners for England.
It consolidates the church’s archives, the most important collection of religious artefacts outside the Vatican.
Lambeth Palace Library, completed in 2020 for The Church Commissioners for England.
It consolidates the church’s archives, the most important collection of religious artefacts outside the Vatican.
September 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Highlights from this years London Open House Festival #OHF2025 1/3
Lambeth Palace Library, completed in 2020 for The Church Commissioners for England.
It consolidates the church’s archives, the most important collection of religious artefacts outside the Vatican.
Lambeth Palace Library, completed in 2020 for The Church Commissioners for England.
It consolidates the church’s archives, the most important collection of religious artefacts outside the Vatican.
Barking and Dagenham Council approves 651 homes for Barking Riverside
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September 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Barking and Dagenham Council approves 651 homes for Barking Riverside
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Fury as plans for 283 flats have been proposed next to High Barnet tube station
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September 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Fury as plans for 283 flats have been proposed next to High Barnet tube station
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850 flats in Barking were approved by planning committee on Monday.
⬇️ Reduced from 880 to provide more larger homes, after negotiations with developer
🌳Biodiversity net gain of 680%
🏠 36% affordable housing by habitable room
💷 Estimated £1.5m Mayoral CIL and £5.4m for planning authority
⬇️ Reduced from 880 to provide more larger homes, after negotiations with developer
🌳Biodiversity net gain of 680%
🏠 36% affordable housing by habitable room
💷 Estimated £1.5m Mayoral CIL and £5.4m for planning authority
September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
850 flats in Barking were approved by planning committee on Monday.
⬇️ Reduced from 880 to provide more larger homes, after negotiations with developer
🌳Biodiversity net gain of 680%
🏠 36% affordable housing by habitable room
💷 Estimated £1.5m Mayoral CIL and £5.4m for planning authority
⬇️ Reduced from 880 to provide more larger homes, after negotiations with developer
🌳Biodiversity net gain of 680%
🏠 36% affordable housing by habitable room
💷 Estimated £1.5m Mayoral CIL and £5.4m for planning authority
676 rental flats proposed for East Croydon.
The site was sold as part of the councils initial fire-sale of assets for just £20 million, following the collapse of council owned developer Brick by Brick.
Site could be worth as much as £200 million, which had planning permission for 400 flats.
The site was sold as part of the councils initial fire-sale of assets for just £20 million, following the collapse of council owned developer Brick by Brick.
Site could be worth as much as £200 million, which had planning permission for 400 flats.
September 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
676 rental flats proposed for East Croydon.
The site was sold as part of the councils initial fire-sale of assets for just £20 million, following the collapse of council owned developer Brick by Brick.
Site could be worth as much as £200 million, which had planning permission for 400 flats.
The site was sold as part of the councils initial fire-sale of assets for just £20 million, following the collapse of council owned developer Brick by Brick.
Site could be worth as much as £200 million, which had planning permission for 400 flats.
Masterplan submitted to Kensington & Chelsea Council, for up to 794 homes on a disused gasometer in North Kensington.
This is equivalent to just over 2yrs of the boroughs total housing target of 4,480 in the period 2018/19 - 2028/29.
Article on scheme, through the link ⬆️
This is equivalent to just over 2yrs of the boroughs total housing target of 4,480 in the period 2018/19 - 2028/29.
Article on scheme, through the link ⬆️
September 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Masterplan submitted to Kensington & Chelsea Council, for up to 794 homes on a disused gasometer in North Kensington.
This is equivalent to just over 2yrs of the boroughs total housing target of 4,480 in the period 2018/19 - 2028/29.
Article on scheme, through the link ⬆️
This is equivalent to just over 2yrs of the boroughs total housing target of 4,480 in the period 2018/19 - 2028/29.
Article on scheme, through the link ⬆️
Plans approved by Bromley’s Development Control Committee, for revised plans for 138 flats near Bromley South railway station.
This is in spite of 112 objections.
This is in spite of 112 objections.
September 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Plans approved by Bromley’s Development Control Committee, for revised plans for 138 flats near Bromley South railway station.
This is in spite of 112 objections.
This is in spite of 112 objections.
One West Point, the taller of the two towers is West London’s tallest building.
August 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
One West Point, the taller of the two towers is West London’s tallest building.