Development
City of London reveals future skyline
April 12, 2025
The City of London Corporation has released images of how the city will look in 10 years if all of the approved development go ahead. The Square Mile offers a unique blend of rich history, culture, attracting millions of visitors annually with its heritage, arts, open spaces, and vibrant dining scene. More
Powerhouse residential and retail development completes at Chelsea Waterfront
March 27, 2025
Chelsea Waterfront’s historic Powerhouse is now 260 apartments with high-end retail. The six-year restoration relocated 2 million bricks and features a striking atrium, public walkways, and premium retail. More
HS2 superhub at Old Oak Common could deliver £10bn boost
March 4, 2025
New research by Arcadis shows HS2’s Old Oak Common station is projected to drive £10bn in local economic growth over the next decade. The new superhub will serve HS2, the Elizabeth Line, GWR and Heathrow Express helping create 22,000 homes, 19,000 jobs and major innovation-led investment. More
Barbican Centre renewal plan
January 30, 2025
The Barbican, London’s iconic arts centre, unveils renewal plans for the Foyers, Lakeside, and Conservatory ahead of its 50th anniversary, with public consultation open before construction begins in 2027. Photo by Dion Barrett. More
Former South Bank ITV studios to be redeveloped
January 29, 2025
The £500m redevelopment of the former ITV studios on London’s South Bank will feature a 25-storey tower, two mid-rise buildings, 40,000 sq ft of affordable workspace, cultural venues, two public squares, and a rooftop restaurant. Mitsubishi Estate and CO-RE are leading the project, with Multiplex appointed as main contractor. More
£10.5m investment to transform Neasden town centre
January 21, 2025
Brent Council has approved a £10.5m investment to revamp Neasden Town Centre with more green spaces, a rejuvenated high street, and The Lighthouse, a community pavilion. Funding includes £3.1m from the Mayor of London and £7.4m from Brent Council. More
Silvertown Tunnel planned to open on 7 April 2025
January 6, 2025
A new 1.4km tunnel under the Thames, linking Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich peninsula, is expected to reduce journey times by up to 20 minutes during peak hours. More
City of London approves Square Mile’s tallest tower
December 13, 2024
The 74-storey 1 Undershaft is set to be the tallest tower in the Square Mile, located between the Gherkin and the Leadenhall Building. It will provide 154,156 sq m of Grade A office space, a 1,000 sq m elevated public space, and a 2,500 sq m publicly accessible podium garden. More
Stroudley Walk, Bromley-by-Bow regeneration to deliver 274 new homes and part-pedestrian street
December 3, 2024
Stroudley Walk will see 274 new homes, including 115 for London Affordable Rent and shared ownership, plus a park, shops, a community café, and a part-pedestrian street. Construction is underway, with completion expected in Winter 2025. More
Urban meadow to transform Lewisham town centre
November 4, 2024
Landsec has submitted plans to transform Lewisham Shopping Centre into a 17-acre mixed-use district with 1,700 homes, student housing, a pedestrianised high street, and an urban meadow, prioritising sustainability by retaining existing structures. More
Elephant Park Market brings independent food and craft traders to Elephant & Castle
October 12, 2024
Elephant Park Market is a new outdoor market in the heart of Elephant & Castle, open every Saturday and Sunday. Located outside The Tree House, it features over 20 independent traders offering street food, artisanal produce, and designer-made crafts, supporting ethical and sustainable businesses. More
Earls Court 7.5 million sq ft masterplan submitted
September 26, 2024
The Earls Court Development Company has submitted a 7.5m sq ft masterplan for central London’s largest cleared site. The scheme includes 4,000 homes, 2.9m sq ft of workspace, 3 cultural venues, a 4.5-acre urban park, and targets net zero carbon. More
Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks regeneration gets green light
July 1, 2024
Plans to transform the 23-acre Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks into a vibrant riverside community have been approved. The historic site will feature over 2,000 homes, commercial spaces, and a new park while preserving iconic Victorian gasholders. More
High Road West project transforming North Tottenham
June 30, 2024
High Road West, a $2.5bn project by Lendlease and Haringey Council, will bring 2,600+ new homes, new community facilities, a library, a public park, a civic square, and better streets and transport links, set for completion by 2034. More
Paddington Square a major new development opening in 2024
June 13, 2024
Paddington Square, a Renzo Piano-designed development, opens in 2024 next to Paddington Station. It features 350,000 sq. ft of offices, 33 shops, a new tube entrance, and West London’s highest rooftop restaurant. More
Arding & Hobbs in Clapham transformed with workspace, retail, and dining
May 30, 2024
Arding & Hobbs, a Grade II listed department store, has been transformed by architects Stiff + Trevillion into a 90,000 sq ft mixed-use space. It features contemporary workspace, retail, and dining, including Botanica Hall and Prezzemolo & Vitale, with direct access to Clapham Junction. More
Brent Cross West, London’s newest mainline station opens
December 10, 2023
Brent Cross West, London’s first new mainline station in over a decade, connects Brent Cross to central London in 12 minutes. It serves Brent Cross Town, a 180-acre net zero development with 6,700 homes, offices and new public spaces. More
Vision of Brent Cross Town, one of the UK’s largest new developments
October 20, 2020
The 180-acre, £5bn Brent Cross Town project is to be a new ‘park town’ incorporating 50 acres of parks, 6,700 new homes, and 3 million sq ft of office space. The project by Related Argent and Barnet Council will include shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and a new station linking to central London in 12 minutes. More
