by Rob McGibbon | Jun 12, 2026 | News, Planning
Transport for London has caved in and REVERSED its decision to change a much-needed loading bay into a parking berth for rental bikes and scooters. The bay on Cheyne Walk by the Chelsea Reach marina has for countless years been a vital stopping point for the residents...
by John Cookson and Rob McGibbon | Jun 2, 2026 | Council, News, Planning, Property
A homeowner was dragged through a planning nightmare by the council for two-and-a-half years and forced to spend nearly £10,000 defending a roof terrace screen — only for a government inspector to rule the council had already approved it. In a humiliating defeat for...
by Rob McGibbon | May 22, 2026 | News, Planning, Property
The legal eagle who led the battle to gain permission for a tower of luxury apartments by Battersea Bridge spoke out to STOP a 10-storey building marring an historic part of west London, The Citizen can reveal. Russell Harris KC (King’s Counsel) gave an...
by John Cookson and Rob McGibbon | Apr 17, 2026 | Council, News, Planning
Applause and cheers rang out across Kensington Town Hall last night as residents welcomed two planning decisions — both the subject of sustained coverage by The Citizen. First, councillors refused gambling operator Silvertime’s application to open a 40-machine slot...
by John Cookson and Rob McGibbon | Apr 14, 2026 | News, Planning
Human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger has issued a rallying cry to town hall chiefs — urging them to “fight all the way” to block a giant slot machines arcade from opening opposite Earl’s Court Tube station. Firebrand Jagger joined a noisy street protest outside...
by Richard Derecki | Apr 14, 2026 | Council, News, Planning, Property
Housing giant Peabody has apologised to the long-suffering residents of Kingsgate House and vowed to resolve a litany of complaints — thanks to The Chelsea Citizen. Since The Citizen aired the serious unease felt amongst residents in a story last month, the housing...
