Wandsworth is updating its Local Plan to require more affordable and social rented housing, with new policies currently under review and adoption expected in 2026 Wandsworth’s most recent update on…
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Most of the recent Planning Forum meeting at the Town Hall focused on updates to the Wandsworth Local Plan. There were also brief updates on the Clapham Junction masterplan, as…
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Scaffolding has become a permanent feature around the Travelodge hotel on Falcon Road, a visible reminder of ongoing construction issues. This pattern reveals a critical weakness in the system: material…
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Wandsworth Council’s proposed changes to its Parks Events Policy—relaxing restrictions on event size, timing, and noise while adding new environmental safeguards—have reignited debate over commercialisation, transparency, and public access. These…
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Controversial 29-storey Battersea tower rejected, casting doubt on recent planning decisions
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On Thursday 24 April, the Planning Application Committee voted unanimously to reject Rockwell’s proposal for a 29-storey tower at Battersea Bridge. However, the decision raises questions about the weight given…
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Taylor Wimpey and Wandsworth Council end partnership on Winstanley and York Road estates redevelopment
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After years of delays and controversies, private developer Taylor Wimpey exits Clapham Junction’s regeneration project. The Council now faces critical decisions about the future of the estate as only a…
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Wandsworth Council’s planning committee approved the controversial Gasworks redevelopment in a 6-3 vote, with Labour councillors supporting the scheme featuring buildings up to 29 storeys tall. The decision directly contradicts…
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Local residents are fighting to protect Wimbledon Park from the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s expansion plans, highlighting the financial challenges of defending public spaces. A recent meeting aimed to…
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Following February’s unveiling of Wandsworth’s new W logo, the Council has announced sweeping expansions of its W-centric rebranding initiative across all borough services. In February, we reported on Wandsworth Council’s…
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Save Wimbledon Park formally launched a judicial review in January 2025, challenging the GLA’s approval of the expansion and citing a statutory public recreation trust and a 1993 restrictive covenant.…
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