The Silvertown Tunnel: A Century of Connection or a Highway to Gridlock?
A new road tunnel under the Thames is being sold as a capacity fix for east London. But the evidence on congestion,…
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Lena Brooks
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Planning Resource Constraints: The Hidden Bottleneck in London Housing Delivery
An analysis of how planning department staffing shortages, application backlogs, and statutory consultation delays are slowing housing delivery across London boroughs, and…
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London Housing Delivery and the Borough Planning Backlog
An examination of London borough planning departments, housing target pressures under the London Plan, and the systemic causes behind local planning delivery…
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London Datastore is useful for housing scrutiny — but not a substitute for planning judgement
London Datastore gives residents, councillors and planners a stronger starting point for housing and development questions, but its value depends on knowing…
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London planning data can sharpen housing debates, but it will not settle them
London planning data is becoming more open and more detailed, but readers still need to distinguish applications, permissions, starts, completions and policy…
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Data centre growth puts energy and water tests on city planning agendas
A US report covered by Smart Cities Dive underlines why planners need clearer tests for electricity, water and resilience impacts as data…
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The Future of London’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Balancing Access and Liveability
London's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) aim to create safer, quieter streets, but spark debate over access and congestion. This column explores their…
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London housing targets need a better public dashboard, not another headline fight
London housing targets shape borough plans, estate debates and transport pressure, but the public still has to stitch together several official datasets…
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London housing delivery needs a better argument than target panic
London housing delivery is judged against a large annual target, but the real question is where extra homes can be planned, funded…
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The Future of London’s High Streets: Adapting to E-commerce and Changing Consumer Habits
London's high streets are at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges from online retail and evolving consumer expectations. This column explores the innovative…
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