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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8 Jun–14 Jun 2026

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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