In a few days, in time for the festive season, Arding & Hobbs will welcome visitors… or, to be more precise, part of the Arding & Hobbs building will be…
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To meet the increasing demand for larger homes due to changing work patterns, the Council plans to adjust its policy by permitting intermediate home applications for one extra bedroom beyond…
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The new Labour administration in Wandsworth is looking to amend the Local Plan to mandate a minimum of 50% affordable housing in new developments, with a majority designated for social…
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Residents of St Peter’s site on Plough Road deeply upset by developer’s tricks and ongoing nuisance
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In 2007, developers sought permission to construct a ten-storey building at the intersection of Plough Road, adjacent to York Garden. However, they withdrew their initial application, later proposing an eight-storey…
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Last month, a plan was released to transform a Victorian house located in front of the Battersea Art Centre into a rough sleeper home. Wandsworth Council has submitted a planning…
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A journey through Smugglers Way: Exploring the full process in Wandsworth’s recycling centre
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This week marks Recycle Week, Recycle Now’s flagship annual event, which celebrates recycling across the nation. It’s an opportunity to discuss recycling, its processes, and encourage people to do more.…
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If you think this is an April’s fool, check the date: we are in October 2023, and a skyscraper proposal is currently being discussed during secret pre-application discussions with planning…
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Phase 3 of the Peabody project is currently underway, as announced last June. Piling is scheduled to commence next week, continuing until mid-November, and main excavation is expected to conclude…
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In our previous article, we compared London with other major European cities known for their bike-friendly policies or substantial efforts. We also gave examples of good infrastructure that could be…
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London’s first segregated cycle track was introduced in London in 1934 by Leslie Hore-Belisha, a precursor Minister of Transport (he also introduced pedestrian crossings and 30 mph speed limit). Some…
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