In nearly 3 years, we have covered a story from start to full completion. In July 2020 we presented a controversial proposal (2020/3505) to demolish the existing modest 3 bedroom…
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Earlier this month, the new Northcote library opened its doors, replacing its predecessor from the 1960s still standing a few meters away on the other side of the road. The…
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The forthcoming months should see some changes with the Lidl store in Clapham Junction. In June 2022 a plan (planning application 2022/0497) was approved to refurbish the store with a…
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The renovation of Arding & Hobbs is advancing rapidly, with the new roof structure and part of the updated facade now visible to all, particularly with the renovated TK-Maxx section.…
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Springfield Hospital: The applicants are now seeking to build 53% more than permitted on protected land
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A new planning application has been submitted for a development on the Springfield site seeking permission to build an additional 449 residential units, in addition to the 839 already being…
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My idea was to listen to people: How Judi Gasser is pushing through her agenda for environment
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Judi Gasser asked to meet in Tooting Common as she could bring her young but energetic tall grey mix Spaniel and Lurcher (which she referred to as a ‘Splurcher’!). It…
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A small increase in the Council Tax would be considered by many as a tour de force, as the new council has implemented many new projects since coming to power in…
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Why have trolleys disappeared in Asda?
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The supermarket is not hiding trolleys; they simply don’t have any more. Trolleys disappearing has always been a problem, and that’s why they introduced a £1 lock to release a…
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Planning Forum meeting 9th March 2023
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Exactly 13 months have passed since the last Planning forum meeting, and this delay is not due to Covid, but apparently due to the new administration taking place after Labour…
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A planning application (2022/3954) has been submitted to Wandsworth Council for the redevelopment of the last major site in Wandsworth Town. It includes a contentious tower of more than 30 storeys…
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