This Week in Astor  //  The Archive

Every week, on the record

A short weekly read on what we saw across the London boroughs Astor covers — new applications, decisions, Article 4 activity, and what we improved. Newest first.

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27 Jul–2 Aug 2026

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471,000 applications filed across 49 boroughs in the week to 2 August as Islington and Hounslow led activity

Last week, 470,993 planning applications were filed across 49 London boroughs, with Islington and Hounslow leading the volume. Of 332 decisions reached, 261 were approved, 56 refused. A five-bedroom self-build in Doncaster …

New applications
470,993
Decisions
332

20 Jul–26 Jul 2026

1,976 applications filed across 38 boroughs in the week to 26 July.

Last week delivered 1,976 new applications across the London boroughs and wider territory we cover, with 195 decisions made (158 approvals, 27 refusals). Camden led with 332 filings. A five-storey office building …

New applications
1,976
Decisions
195

13 Jul–19 Jul 2026

2,348 planning applications filed across our covered boroughs in the week to 19 July.

Over the week to 19 July, 2,348 applications were filed across the London boroughs in Astor's records. Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames dominated activity. Of 230 decisions decided last week, 182 were …

New applications
2,348
Decisions
230

6 Jul–12 Jul 2026

1,287 new applications this week across 31 boroughs as Article 4 surge accelerates in Brent

1,287 applications filed this week across 31 boroughs; 237 decisions delivered (198 approved). Article 4 designations jumped significantly, with five new restrictions in Brent (Neasden Village, Sudbury Court, Brondesbury, North Kilburn, Queen's …

New applications
1,287
Decisions
237

29 Jun–5 Jul 2026

1,411 new applications filed across 32 boroughs; Westminster, Leeds and Barnet lead

1,411 planning applications landed this week across 32 boroughs in our records, with Westminster, Leeds and Barnet the busiest. 202 were approved, 27 refused. We consolidated your watchlist into a live activity …

New applications
1,411
Decisions
236

22 Jun–28 Jun 2026

1,223 new applications logged across 32 boroughs in our records this week

Astor logged 1,223 new applications this week across 32 boroughs in the London portals we cover and beyond. Westminster (149), Leeds (134) and Barnet (118) dominated. 42 decisions landed, 35 approvals, 7 …

New applications
1,223
Decisions
42

15 Jun–21 Jun 2026

1,564 new applications logged this week across 33 boroughs; Westminster, Lambeth and Leeds lead.

This week brought 1,564 new applications across 33 boroughs in our coverage, with 103 decisions made and 84 approvals granted. Westminster, Lambeth and Leeds led by volume. We've added HMO Requirements sections …

New applications
1,564
Decisions
103

8 Jun–14 Jun 2026

1,761 new applications across 33 boroughs in a week topped by Ealing's 278.

Astor recorded 1,761 new planning applications across 33 London boroughs this week, with Ealing leading at 278. Of 295 decisions, 237 were approved. Notable activity included section 73 variations and residential conversions …

New applications
1,761
Decisions
295

1 Jun–7 Jun 2026

2,474 new planning applications filed across 34 boroughs in our records this week

Astor recorded 2,474 new planning applications across the boroughs we track this week, with 95 decisions issued. Lambeth and Ealing dominated submissions with 382 and 338 new filings respectively. Of decisions, 79 …

New applications
2,474
Decisions
95

25 May–31 May 2026

1,169 new planning applications logged across 31 boroughs, with Westminster accounting for 170

We logged 1,169 new planning applications this week across 31 boroughs, led by Westminster's 170 filings. Article 4 designations spiked at 108, concentrated in Bromley conservation areas and special residential character zones. …

New applications
1,169
Decisions
0