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WorldCity of London comedy club faces noise objection
A plan for a new Top Secret Comedy Club in the City of London has met with an objection from environmental health officers over potential noise pollution affecting nearby residents. The club aims for a capacity of over 500.
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World800 Edinburgh holiday lets operate without planning permission
Analysis by Living Rent and Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council shows 800 licensed short‑term lets in Edinburgh have had planning applications refused. Council can fine owners up to £2,500, but enforcement is not automatic, prompting calls for stricter action.
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WorldWestminster council approves 13‑storey office block on Victoria Street
On 13 October 2026 the Westminster City Council Planning Sub‑Committee gave the green light to a 13‑storey office and retail scheme at 10 Victoria Street. The developer must fund carbon‑offset and employment contributions, while Historic England warns of possible medieval remains.
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WorldBeckenham Odeon to close in November 2026 as Citygate Church seeks worship conversion
The Odeon cinema on Beckenham High Street will close at the end of November 2026. Citygate Church, the building’s owner, has applied to Bromley Council to turn the Art Deco venue into a place of worship. A public meeting is set for 10 October and an online survey runs until 13 October.
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Planning applications in Harrow: how to comment, and what it costs to apply
How to search Harrow’s planning register, how to comment on an application and what happens to your name, the statutory consultation periods, the fees from April 2026, and the two very different appeal deadlines.
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