Tag: Urban development
Improving Roads in Borough with High Percentage of Poor Streets
Merton, a borough in London, is currently facing a significant road quality crisis, with a staggering four in 10 unclassified roads being deemed 'poor' by the local MP, Paul Kohler. This sharp increase from...
Help 15 Cats Displaced by Construction of Wasteland Home
Fifteen Cats in South London Need New Homes Amidst Construction ChaosSome 15 cats in South London face an uncertain future as their current home, a triangle of waste ground in New Cross Gate, is...
Renovate 1930s Building with Bunker into Hotel: Latest Development Plans
Developers have proposed an ambitious plan to renovate a 1930s building with a World War II bomb-proof bunker into a new 22-storey hotel with a range of amenities. Located on Edgware Road in Cricklewood,...
Transforming Former Industrial Site in Brixton into Hundreds of Co-Living Homes
A new development project is set to transform a former industrial site in Brixton into hundreds of co-living homes. The Lambeth council has approved plans for the construction of 320 co-living studios on the...
Tube Line Extension Progresses as Investigation Clears Potential Concerns
The investigation into extending the Northern line to Clapham Junction has shown that there are no physical constraints that would prevent the London Underground from reaching the busy station. This is great news for...
Community Venues in London Facing Closure Due to Short-sighted Decisions
Over the past few years, the UK has been hit with a series of financial challenges, from Brexit to Covid to the cost-of-living crisis. These challenges have put significant strain on councils, leading to...
31-Storey Student Tower Above Victorian Warehouse Approved for Construction
Plans have been approved to build a 31-storey student tower on top of a Victorian warehouse in Deptford. The tower will provide 502 rooms for students as well as offices and was given the...
Earl’s Court Tardis Relocation Considered to Address Street Urination Concerns
The iconic ‘Tardis’ outside Earl’s Court Underground station may be relocated due to concerns about street urination. The current location of the police box, squeezed between lampposts and a busy main road, has led...
Luxury Borough Flats Protected from Arch ‘Villains’ Bar Set-Up
Residents of a group of expensive South London flats have successfully prevented the conversion of nearby arches into late-night bars and restaurants. Southwark council denied the proposal by the Arch Company to transform four...
