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WorldCamberwell Youth Club Site to Become 39 New Homes
A former youth club in Camberwell, closed since 2017, will be demolished to make way for 39 new flats. Southwark Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved the plans, which include 40% affordable housing.
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WorldHarrow Council approves new seven-storey flat block
Harrow Council has granted permission for a seven-storey apartment block on Station Road, replacing a restaurant with 12 homes and ground-floor commercial space. The decision faced opposition due to noise concerns and a lack of affordable housing.
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WorldIslington Council completes 46 new council homes
Islington Council has opened a new development of 46 council-owned homes on the Elthorne Estate. The project, which includes accessible properties, received over £4 million from the Greater London Authority and aims to address the borough's housing crisis.
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Property & Planning · HendonSilk Stream West Hendon Homes Approved to Rise
Barnet Council's planning committee has unanimously approved an expansion of the Silk Stream project in West Hendon, adding 227 homes. The development will now feature 1,564 homes in total, with a significant increase in affordable housing units.
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Property & Planning · HendonBarnet Council Approves Silk Stream Home Expansion
Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Silk Stream project in West Hendon by 227. The development will now provide a total of 1,564 homes, including a significant rise in affordable housing units.
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Property & Planning78 Homes to Become 100% Social Housing
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has agreed to buy all 78 homes at 100 Church Street, formerly the Metaswitch site, converting the new development into exclusively social housing. The Greater London Authority provided funding for the acquisition.
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Property & Planning · BarnetCala Homes to build 73 homes in Elstree
Cala Homes has received approval from Hertsmere Borough Council to construct 73 new homes on land north of Barnet Lane in Elstree. The development will feature 33 affordable housing units, representing 45% of the total, with construction commencing this summer.
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WorldBorehamwood housing plan includes school and care home
Developer Griggs Homes has unveiled initial plans for up to 1,200 homes in Borehamwood. The proposed development, situated near Cowley Hill and Well End Road, also includes provision for a school, a care home, a synagogue, and sports facilities.
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Local News · BarnetYouth Homelessness Crisis Impacts Thousands
Tens of thousands of young adults face homelessness annually due to a severe lack of affordable housing. Charities like Centrepoint are providing crucial support through independent living programmes, capping rent and offering life skills training.
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Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt London sells 311 affordable homes in Colindale
Barratt London has sold 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General. The properties, including 158 beyond planning requirements, are designated for social rent and were completed in December.
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