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- Community Safety · Lewisham
Lewisham Council defers Blackheath Station homes plan
Lewisham Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on building 45 homes at Blackheath Station's car park. Over 2,000 objections have been submitted, citing concerns over the loss of the farmers' market and impact on the area's character.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · BrentBallymore appointed to complete South Kilburn regeneration
Brent Council has appointed Ballymore as the sole developer for the remaining phases of the South Kilburn Regeneration Programme. The scheme aims to replace 1960s housing with around 2,400 homes, including over 1,400 for existing residents, after previous delays.
Brent4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaCampaigners prepare legal action over Kensal Green gasworks development
Campaigners are preparing legal action against St William's development of 789 homes on the former Kensal Green Gasworks site. Concerns include airborne toxins, unexploded bombs, and the transport of toxic waste along Harrow Road.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich Council opposes Charlton data centre for housing
Greenwich Council has voiced opposition to a proposed 100,000 sq m data centre at Charlton Riverside, favouring its own plans for approximately 8,000 new homes in the area. The debate highlights a growing conflict between digital infrastructure needs and housing development in London.
Greenwich4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Refuses 548 Homes on Deptford Creek Over Tower Block Impact
Lewisham Council has refused plans for 548 homes in eight tower blocks on Deptford Creek, citing concerns over the impact on houseboats. Greenwich Council has deferred its decision on the remaining 254 homes.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 48
Community Safety · SuttonSutton Council officers back eight flats on exhumed burial ground
Sutton Council planning officers recommend approving eight new flats on a former convent burial ground in Worcester Park. Residents have raised objections regarding parking, while the Highways Officer warns of exacerbation.
Sutton4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 71 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham and Greenwich councils to decide on 800-home Deptford development
Councillors in Lewisham and Greenwich will vote next week on plans for over 800 homes in tower blocks at Deptford Reach. The scheme, proposed for land by Deptford Creek, has divided planning officers.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45