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The Latest Breaking News from the Planning Inspectorate

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

Chinese ‘super-embassy’ decision delayed until January

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

In February, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she is prepared to support the expansion of Gatwick airport if the project is adjusted.

Evening Standard

Minister gives go-ahead to Luton airport expansion despite advice to reject plan

Luton was the UK’s fifth busiest airport last year, with 16.9 million passengers travelling on 132,000 flights.

The Independent UK

Luton airport expansion given green light by Government despite advice to reject plan

Luton was the UK’s fifth busiest airport last year, with 16.9 million passengers travelling on 132,000 flights

Evening Standard

Lower Thames Crossing between gets go-ahead from Heidi Alexander to ease hellish jams and 'unlock growth'

Construction could start next year, with the new road expected to open in the early 2030s

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary signals support for Gatwick expansion

Heidi Alexander said the Planning Inspectorate recommended she approves an alternative development consent order application.

Evening Standard

Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury

Gatwick, the busiest single-runway airport in Europe, will see a final decision made by the government in October

The Independent UK

Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source

The Planning Inspectorate recommended Heidi Alexander should give the go-ahead for a scheme at the West Sussex airport, but with adjustments.

Evening Standard

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Concerns raised over impact of Chinese 'super-embassy' on London's 'very stretched' police

Labour and Tory members of the London Assembly were united on Wednesday in their opposition to the proposed embassy in Tower Hamlets

Evening Standard

'Devastating': decision to remove Chelsea mega-boats overturned in blow to houseboat residents

Houseboat residents feel that they are being evicted to make space for further mega-boats

Evening Standard

Two 'megaboats' facing eviction from Chelsea harbour can now stay after shock ruling

Kensington and Chelsea had issued enforcement notices to The Zephyr and The Pacifica after councillors voted to evict them from the Chelsea Reach Harbour

Evening Standard

Plans for new pub by Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich thrown out

Inspectors feared plans for The Ship Tavern would have a detrimental impact on the historic area

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Tufnell Park children protest against plans for Ocado depot next to their school

The Planning Inspectorate opened a hearing into the scheme proposed at Yerbury Primary School

The Independent UK

Plans for Las Vegas-style ‘Sphere’ in London dropped by developer

MSG said it could not continue to take part in process that was ‘political football between rival parties’

Evening Standard

Captain Tom's family's spa pool faces demolition after they fail to issue appeal within deadline

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband, Colin, lost an appeal against an order to remove the building in the grounds of the property in Bedfordshire

The Independent UK

Captain Tom’s family’s spa will be demolished after failing to submit appeal

Central Bedfordshire Council confirms to The Independent that deadline for demolition is 8 February

The Independent UK

Deadline for Captain Tom’s family to save controversial spa from demolition passes

Ingram-Moores had six weeks to appeal against demolition order made on their luxury spa

The Independent UK

Government grants permission for new prison despite council rejecting plans

Michael Gove intervened and granted planning permission for the new prison near Market Harborough after an appeal from the Ministry of Justice.

The Independent UK

Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore lose appeal against spa pool demolition order

The appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate following a hearing in October.

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