The Latest Breaking News from the Planning Inspectorate

City of London wins approval to build skyscrapers near Tower of London

Conservationists argued that the new builds will impact views of the Tower of London

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Bianca Jagger battling plans for 24/7 gambling arcade in west London: 'It will impact the most vulnerable'

“It will impact not only on the community but on the most vulnerable people, on children’, says famous activist

Evening Standard · Sep 20

A couple built a four-bedroom home in Wiltshire for their disabled daughter in 2022, now face council demolition order after planning row over basement and Green Belt rules

A Wiltshire couple who built a four-bedroom home for their disabled daughter in 2022 now face a council demolition order following a planning dispute. The property, built on Green Belt land, includes a basement and decking that were not part of the approved plans. The couple have appealed to the…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Mary Poppins mural saved as man wins bitter Earl's Court planning battle

Mural that became a ‘symbol of hope’ during the pandemic is saved

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Chinese ‘super-embassy’ decision delayed until January

An agreement was reached to consolidate Beijing’s diplomatic presence at a single site

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Wetherspoons bids to open new pub next to busy central London train station

The pub chain wants to run the bar on the Strand until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Historic pub loved by Charles Dickens battles to keep riverside tables branded 'visual clutter' by council

Exclusive: Owner of the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich may have to call time on its outdoor seating after the local authority demanded its removal

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Chinese mega-embassy in London set for approval within weeks despite security risk fears

Angela Rayner is poised to approve the plans despite concerns about espionage risks

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

Owner of £3m Mayfair townhouse ordered to destroy 'illegal' basement — featuring gym, sauna and cinema

The Planning Inspectorate has ordered the homeowner to ‘restore’the Grade II-listed building in Central London after an unsuccessful appeal

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Gatwick to hike parking fees in bid to secure second runway approval

Gatwick has outlined the proposals in its submission to the Planning Inspectorate

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025