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Property & Planning · FinchleyO2 Centre O2 Centre redevelopment plans approved by Camden Council
Camden Council's planning committee has approved revised plans for the O2 Centre redevelopment in Finchley Road. The changes permit taller buildings and reduce the number of affordable homes, with developer Landsec citing rising construction costs and interest rates.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenO2 Centre regeneration loses 240 affordable homes after Mayor cuts targets
Camden Council will decide next week on changes to the O2 Centre regeneration in Golders Green, cutting affordable homes from 570 to 330 after Mayor Sadiq Khan reduced London-wide targets. The £1bn project, delayed by rising costs, will still deliver 1,800 homes but with fewer for low-income households.
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Council & Politics · High BarnetBarnet faces new planning rules forcing homes near Tube stations
Barnet Council will be required to adopt a 'default yes' approach to housing schemes near Tube and rail stations under new government planning rules. The policy, announced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, aims to boost homebuilding but has drawn criticism from councils over green belt development and local objections.
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Barnet faces 7,000 Green Belt homes under Mayor’s London Plan
Barnet Council has formally objected to the Mayor of London’s draft plan that proposes 7,000 new homes on the borough’s Green Belt. The consultation closes on 15 October 2026, with at least half of all new homes required to be affordable.
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Magnolia Apartments launch in Hendon with 59 flats from £350,000
Barratt London has released 59 new flats at Hendon Waterside, part of a £9.6bn regeneration scheme in West Hendon. Prices start at £350,000 for a one-bedroom unit, with completion expected in 2026. The development includes green spaces, a future NHS walk-in centre, and transport links.
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Barnet loses £58m GLA grant after Dollis Valley call-in delay
Barnet Council has forfeited £58 million in Greater London Authority funding after Conservative councillors called in a cabinet decision to purchase 208 affordable homes at Dollis Valley Estate. The delay meant the grant was withdrawn, leaving the regeneration scheme in limbo.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council excludes public from Dollis Valley regeneration finance meeting
Barnet Council’s sub-committee barred residents from part of a special meeting on the failed Dollis Valley regeneration scheme. The £58.85m Greater London Authority grant was withdrawn after the deal with developer Vistry collapsed, leaving 208 affordable homes unbuilt and vacant blocks at risk of demolition.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council loses £58.85m GLA grant for Dollis Valley affordable homes
Barnet Council has lost a £58.85 million Greater London Authority grant for affordable housing in Dollis Valley, delaying the redevelopment. A call-in sub-committee will review the decision on 4 August 2026 amid resident objections and financial uncertainty.
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WorldMerton approves 249-home Majestic Way scheme in Mitcham town centre
Merton Council has approved a 249-home social housing redevelopment in Mitcham town centre, including the area’s tallest buildings. The scheme, led by Clarion, will provide 100% affordable homes but has drawn objections over its scale, parking provision and impact on local heritage.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodBrent delivers 155 council homes at Cricklewood site for homeless families
Brent Council has completed Shillibeer House, a 155-home affordable housing block in Cricklewood, now home to 96 homeless households. The development is part of a larger 461-home scheme on the former Alperton Bus Garage site, delivering 40% affordable housing across four buildings up to 28 storeys.
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Dollis Valley estate restart in Burnt Oak delivers 208 affordable homes after delay
Construction of 208 affordable homes on the Dollis Valley estate in Burnt Oak will begin in September 2026 after a three-year delay. Barnet Council approved a revised plan, dropping 221 previously agreed homes, to secure a £58.85m Greater London Authority grant.
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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 · BarnetBarnet 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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World78 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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WorldCala 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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WorldYouth 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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