The latest planning list is available to download here.
July saw a modest number of new applications, but also some recurring themes: gaps in submitted information, proposals testing the limits of policy compliance, and continued pressure from site intensification and redevelopment.
Several submissions contained incomplete or unclear details, while others pushed compliance boundaries to a degree that, if approved, could begin to erode local character. In contrast, a few simply sought to correct descriptions for works already approved—a surprising departure from the site-splitting, over-intensified, or under-documented proposals that have become increasingly common. While some schemes this month demonstrated a more thoughtful design response, others still fell short of aligning with adopted planning guidance or respecting the area’s established character.
No planning decisions—refusals, approvals, or withdrawals—were issued in July. The Association has continued to submit objections where warranted, particularly in cases where design quality is poor or proposals fail to respond meaningfully to their surroundings.
Feedback was also provided to NORA and submitted to the Government Consultation on the Reform of Planning Committees and Build-Out Transparency. In both cases, the Association emphasised the need for onsistency, transparency, and genuine community input in decision-making, and stressed that the quality of development must go hand-in-hand with delivery speed, with local authorities empowered to enforce that balance.
We will continue to monitor applications closely and engage actively with the planning process to ensure that future development supports—rather than undermines—the distinctive character and quality of the Ward.
