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586 flats proposed for decommissioned gasometers in south west London has been submitted for seeking planning approval.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
586 flats proposed for decommissioned gasometers in south west London has been submitted for seeking planning approval.
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Plans for an £1bn cancer research hub were approved by Sutton’s Planning Committee on Wednesday.
Proposals also include outline plans for key worker housing for the adjacent Royal Marsden Hospital - Sutton
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Proposals also include outline plans for key worker housing for the adjacent Royal Marsden Hospital - Sutton
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February 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Plans for an £1bn cancer research hub were approved by Sutton’s Planning Committee on Wednesday.
Proposals also include outline plans for key worker housing for the adjacent Royal Marsden Hospital - Sutton
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Proposals also include outline plans for key worker housing for the adjacent Royal Marsden Hospital - Sutton
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This week marks the start of the 4.5 each mile tunnelling works for HS2 between Old Oak Common and Euston - the originally intended London terminus.
This is nearly two-and-half years after the scheme was paused by the previous government.
Photos of boring machine cutting heads from 2024.
This is nearly two-and-half years after the scheme was paused by the previous government.
Photos of boring machine cutting heads from 2024.
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This week marks the start of the 4.5 each mile tunnelling works for HS2 between Old Oak Common and Euston - the originally intended London terminus.
This is nearly two-and-half years after the scheme was paused by the previous government.
Photos of boring machine cutting heads from 2024.
This is nearly two-and-half years after the scheme was paused by the previous government.
Photos of boring machine cutting heads from 2024.
Scheme was recommended for approval, refused by committee.
Was called in by the mayor of London on Monday 26th January, will now be determined via public hearing at some point this year.
The second scheme call in this year and both within the London Borough of Barnet.
Was called in by the mayor of London on Monday 26th January, will now be determined via public hearing at some point this year.
The second scheme call in this year and both within the London Borough of Barnet.
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.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Scheme was recommended for approval, refused by committee.
Was called in by the mayor of London on Monday 26th January, will now be determined via public hearing at some point this year.
The second scheme call in this year and both within the London Borough of Barnet.
Was called in by the mayor of London on Monday 26th January, will now be determined via public hearing at some point this year.
The second scheme call in this year and both within the London Borough of Barnet.
Plans to replace most of Blackheath station car park with 45 new homes despite over 1,200 objections including the actor Jude Law, are recommend for approval this evening at Lewisham’s planning committee.
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Plans to replace most of Blackheath station car park with 45 new homes despite over 1,200 objections including the actor Jude Law, are recommend for approval this evening at Lewisham’s planning committee.
Locally contentious plans for 228 homes to replace Penge’s Blenheim Shopping Centre to all be homes for social rent for those on Bromley’s housing waitlist after increased funding from the Greater London Authority (GLA).
With the shopping centre due to close on 2nd Feb.
With the shopping centre due to close on 2nd Feb.
January 27, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Locally contentious plans for 228 homes to replace Penge’s Blenheim Shopping Centre to all be homes for social rent for those on Bromley’s housing waitlist after increased funding from the Greater London Authority (GLA).
With the shopping centre due to close on 2nd Feb.
With the shopping centre due to close on 2nd Feb.
418 co-living unit tower proposed for Old Oak Common, within half a mile of Willesden Junction station.
This follows consent a from 2018 for a 20-storey tower containing 85 self containing dwellings which lapsed.
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2018 vs 2025 schemes
This follows consent a from 2018 for a 20-storey tower containing 85 self containing dwellings which lapsed.
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2018 vs 2025 schemes
January 20, 2026 at 11:57 AM
418 co-living unit tower proposed for Old Oak Common, within half a mile of Willesden Junction station.
This follows consent a from 2018 for a 20-storey tower containing 85 self containing dwellings which lapsed.
constructing-london.com/scrubs-lane/
2018 vs 2025 schemes
This follows consent a from 2018 for a 20-storey tower containing 85 self containing dwellings which lapsed.
constructing-london.com/scrubs-lane/
2018 vs 2025 schemes
463 “gentle density” homes proposed for 1.76 hectare Barnet brownfield site, which 50% being family sized 3/4/5 bedroom homes.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
463 “gentle density” homes proposed for 1.76 hectare Barnet brownfield site, which 50% being family sized 3/4/5 bedroom homes.
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Plans for the West London Orbital have taken a step further, with the Mayor’s draft budget chipping in a further £400k to develop the business case from the Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
Could support the delivery of over 25k new homes
Could support the delivery of over 25k new homes
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Plans for the West London Orbital have taken a step further, with the Mayor’s draft budget chipping in a further £400k to develop the business case from the Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
Could support the delivery of over 25k new homes
Could support the delivery of over 25k new homes
Initially bitterly contested plans to demolish a single dwelling to build a five storey building containing five flats in Highgate are recommended for approval this evening at Camden’s Planning Committee.
January 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Initially bitterly contested plans to demolish a single dwelling to build a five storey building containing five flats in Highgate are recommended for approval this evening at Camden’s Planning Committee.
Last night masterplan proposals for up to 1,685 dwellings (774 detailed permission, 911 outline consent) were approved on an industrial site in Newham’s planning committee unanimously.
January 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Last night masterplan proposals for up to 1,685 dwellings (774 detailed permission, 911 outline consent) were approved on an industrial site in Newham’s planning committee unanimously.
Plans in for 288 homes in Brixton town centre including redevelopment of the meanwhile use of Pop Brixton.
Represents 20%+ of Lambeth's annual housing target.
98 of the homes are social rented representing over 40% of the overall provision.
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Represents 20%+ of Lambeth's annual housing target.
98 of the homes are social rented representing over 40% of the overall provision.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Plans in for 288 homes in Brixton town centre including redevelopment of the meanwhile use of Pop Brixton.
Represents 20%+ of Lambeth's annual housing target.
98 of the homes are social rented representing over 40% of the overall provision.
constructing-london.com/49-brixton-s...
Represents 20%+ of Lambeth's annual housing target.
98 of the homes are social rented representing over 40% of the overall provision.
constructing-london.com/49-brixton-s...
Outline illustrative masterplan for up to 673 rental flats to replace 696 parking spaces, in a West London suburb served by the Elizabeth Line and close to Heathrow Airport have been lodged with Hillingdon Council.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Outline illustrative masterplan for up to 673 rental flats to replace 696 parking spaces, in a West London suburb served by the Elizabeth Line and close to Heathrow Airport have been lodged with Hillingdon Council.
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Up to 1,379 homes proposed for the phased redevelopment of Hounslow’s Treaty shopping centre
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January 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Up to 1,379 homes proposed for the phased redevelopment of Hounslow’s Treaty shopping centre
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Plans to replace bungalow with 15 homes in Barking & Dagenham approved with no affordable housing this month.
The applicant claimed a deficit of £1.88m, this was then after negotiation turned into an £200k payment in lieu of affordable housing elsewhere in the borough.
The applicant claimed a deficit of £1.88m, this was then after negotiation turned into an £200k payment in lieu of affordable housing elsewhere in the borough.
December 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Plans to replace bungalow with 15 homes in Barking & Dagenham approved with no affordable housing this month.
The applicant claimed a deficit of £1.88m, this was then after negotiation turned into an £200k payment in lieu of affordable housing elsewhere in the borough.
The applicant claimed a deficit of £1.88m, this was then after negotiation turned into an £200k payment in lieu of affordable housing elsewhere in the borough.
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.
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This follows the consent from the adjoining half in Hammersmith & Fulham last month.
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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.
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.
constructing-london.com/high-barnet-...
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.
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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.
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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.
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...