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Plans for 274 homes on a brownfield site in Chelsea was also approved by Kensington & Chelsea council earlier this week.
The scheme has been designed for the local council, would deliver 53 homes for social rent and 65 social rent extra care homes and 156 private flats.
The scheme has been designed for the local council, would deliver 53 homes for social rent and 65 social rent extra care homes and 156 private flats.
December 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Plans for 274 homes on a brownfield site in Chelsea was also approved by Kensington & Chelsea council earlier this week.
The scheme has been designed for the local council, would deliver 53 homes for social rent and 65 social rent extra care homes and 156 private flats.
The scheme has been designed for the local council, would deliver 53 homes for social rent and 65 social rent extra care homes and 156 private flats.
The Kensington & Chelsea part of the masterplan for Earls Court, were approved last night.
This follows the consent from the adjoining half in Hammersmith & Fulham last month.
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This follows the consent from the adjoining half in Hammersmith & Fulham last month.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Kensington & Chelsea part of the masterplan for Earls Court, were approved last night.
This follows the consent from the adjoining half in Hammersmith & Fulham last month.
constructing-london.com/at-2650-home...
This follows the consent from the adjoining half in Hammersmith & Fulham last month.
constructing-london.com/at-2650-home...
Plans for 283 flats on the site of High Barnet tube station are recommended for approval this evening by Barnet’s Planning Committee
60% of the development is for Market Sale, 21% Social Rent and 19% for Shared Ownership.
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60% of the development is for Market Sale, 21% Social Rent and 19% for Shared Ownership.
constructing-london.com/high-barnet-...
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Plans for 283 flats on the site of High Barnet tube station are recommended for approval this evening by Barnet’s Planning Committee
60% of the development is for Market Sale, 21% Social Rent and 19% for Shared Ownership.
constructing-london.com/high-barnet-...
60% of the development is for Market Sale, 21% Social Rent and 19% for Shared Ownership.
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Amendments to the consented Canada Water have been called in by the Mayor of London, following a planning consultants recommendation to reduce affordable housing provision from 35% to 3%
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December 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Amendments to the consented Canada Water have been called in by the Mayor of London, following a planning consultants recommendation to reduce affordable housing provision from 35% to 3%
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Plans to convert the 19-floor Chiswick Tower into 394 co-living units as well as 23 affordable self contained flats, were approved unanimously by Hounslow's Planning Committee.
We reported on this scheme in June, constructing-london.com/chiswick-tow...
We reported on this scheme in June, constructing-london.com/chiswick-tow...
December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Plans to convert the 19-floor Chiswick Tower into 394 co-living units as well as 23 affordable self contained flats, were approved unanimously by Hounslow's Planning Committee.
We reported on this scheme in June, constructing-london.com/chiswick-tow...
We reported on this scheme in June, constructing-london.com/chiswick-tow...
Illustrative masterplan for 1,952 homes on Kingston grey belt.
Kingston Council has significantly underperformed in delivering affordable housing, achieving only 10% of its cumulative
target since 2011/12, leaving a shortfall of 6,637 homes.
constructing-london.com/hook-park/
Kingston Council has significantly underperformed in delivering affordable housing, achieving only 10% of its cumulative
target since 2011/12, leaving a shortfall of 6,637 homes.
constructing-london.com/hook-park/
December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Illustrative masterplan for 1,952 homes on Kingston grey belt.
Kingston Council has significantly underperformed in delivering affordable housing, achieving only 10% of its cumulative
target since 2011/12, leaving a shortfall of 6,637 homes.
constructing-london.com/hook-park/
Kingston Council has significantly underperformed in delivering affordable housing, achieving only 10% of its cumulative
target since 2011/12, leaving a shortfall of 6,637 homes.
constructing-london.com/hook-park/
Proposals submitted to Hillingdon Council for 433 homes on 2.3 hectare brownfield site. 10 minute walk Elizabeth Line station
305 for private sale, 88 for social rent and 40 for intermediate social rent.
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305 for private sale, 88 for social rent and 40 for intermediate social rent.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Proposals submitted to Hillingdon Council for 433 homes on 2.3 hectare brownfield site. 10 minute walk Elizabeth Line station
305 for private sale, 88 for social rent and 40 for intermediate social rent.
constructing-london.com/trout-road-w...
305 for private sale, 88 for social rent and 40 for intermediate social rent.
constructing-london.com/trout-road-w...
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...
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.
constructing-london.com/768-student-...
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.
constructing-london.com/vauxhall-squ...
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
constructing-london.com/harrow-poets...
Within 100m of Harrow & Wealdstone London Underground and National Rail station.
Density of 252 dwellings per hectare
constructing-london.com/harrow-poets...
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%
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...
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.
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...
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
constructing-london.com/beckton-rive...
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.
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...
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
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...
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.
constructing-london.com/london-road-...
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.