The 2 Scrubs Lane development has been part funded by Propio, the innovative crowdfunding investment platform, and will also include a new church, nursery and community facilities.

Design and build contractor A29, which partners Fruition on its scheme will start work in early 2019, with completion estimated for 2021.

Designed by Stiff + Trevillion architects, the approved development is situated on the north-eastern entrance to the 650 hectare regeneration zone and will provide a total of 85 new homes comprising one, two and three bedroom apartments.

Around 35% will be for London Living Rent and 16 for Shared Ownership.

The result marks a significant success for both Fruition Properties and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, in line with the vision for the area which will deliver more than 25,500 new homes, with vastly increased connectivity thanks to Elizabeth Line and HS2.

It is the only area in London where the two transport lines will meet, providing the required infrastructure for this exciting new neighbourhood.

Mani Khiroya, managing director of Fruition Properties, said: “When complete, not only will 2 Scrubs Lane provide much needed new private and affordable homes but also improved fit-for-purpose community facilities that will allow the local area to flourish.”

Latest estimates from the Government reveal there are now more private tower blocks of 18 storeys or above in need of remediation than social housing blocks.

The figure is more than double that believed at risk in May. Of the 297 high-rises expected to fail tests private owners of three quarters have failed to notify Government of plans to remediate despite warnings.

It also admitted this figure could rise further because the cladding status of another 170 private sector residential buildings is still to be confirmed.

Housing secretary James Brokenshire has unveiled fresh measures including a new expert taskforce to drive forward swifter action by building owners to remove potentially unsafe cladding on private sector high-rise residential buildings.

For the majority of these remaining buildings, enforcement notices have now been issued to get information on building construction from owners.

Based on current evidence and the identification rate to date, The Government expects 3-5% of the remaining buildings to have similar ACM cladding systems to those which have failed large-scale system tests.

It said that only 19 of the total buildings have so far had their dangerous cladding replaced, leaving tens of thousands of people living in buildings at risk.

Brokenshire said: “I have been clear that leaseholders should be protected from unfair costs and we expect the industry to do the right thing. If they don’t, I will continue to explore other routes and I am not ruling anything out.”

He added that while remediation work has begun on 21 of these private buildings buildings, of which 4 have been completed, the government was determined to accelerate the pace of this work.

The Royal Docks has the potential to generate 35,000 jobs, 4,000 new homes and attract more than £5bn in inward investment by 2037/38.

Today, the detailed delivery plan for the 112-hectare Royal Docks Enterprise Zone was signed off by the board of the London Economic Action Partnership, responsible for allocating funding.

The planned investment, to be carried out over five years from 2018/19, will support the comprehensive regeneration of the Royal Docks over the next five years.

This will involve an integrated package of investment in transport infrastructure, connectivity, economic development, placemaking, and promotion and estate management.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Today marks a major step forward in the development of this site, which has the potential to become not only an important new business destination but also a key part of the capital’s cultural life.”

Bellway aims to create a new eastern quarter for the town centre, with new homes, retail and public realm.

The site has been abandoned since 2014 when the council moved down the road into the old Woolwich building.

Proposals include significant Public Realm improvements to form new links, and create new routes and spaces to serve the whole town.

Once completed, the development will be the tallest building in Bexleyheath with one of the blocks rising to 13 storeys.

Enabling work on the scheme is due to start next month.

The client teams includes architect RMA and M&E consultant Powell Tolner & Associates.

A spokeswoman from Bexley Council said: “There is a need for local housing in the borough with many Bexley residents and their families struggling to find good quality, affordable accommodation, which is why the council is committed to providing more affordable homes, and has approved the 518 homes on the former Civic Offices site in Bexleyheath town centre.

“The scheme includes 110 affordable homes and new commercial floorspace. The application will now be the subject of a review by the Mayor of London, as is normal with a scheme of this size.”

The mixed-use scheme will provide 30,000 sq ft of new purpose built co-working office space alongside 121 new homes.

The project is understood to be worth around £50m according to former bidders.

Designed by Hutchinson & Partners, the scheme will provide 91 private apartments and 30 affordable and shared ownership apartments within two blocks rising to 11-storeys.

The residential element will sit over the new commercial space and parking provision on the lower ground floors.

Ardmore will oversee the completion of the current substructure contract, before starting the structural frame in Q4 2018. The project is expected to complete in Q4 2019.

Chen Moravsky, Labtech Group CEO, said: “We’re pleased to have appointed Ardmore for this development. They have a proven track record and we are confident that they will meet LabTech’s high standards.

“This is another project for LabTech that combines technology led co-working and serviced apartments within one urban community”.

Cormac Byrne, Ardmore’s managing director said: “It’s an honour to be chosen to deliver such an important project for LabTech – especially on a scheme that combines our extensive track record as one of London’s premiere residential contractor whilst building on our recent success in the commercial and office sectors.”

Work on the scheme will now start in January 2019, pushing the completion date back from September 2022 to March 2023.

Laing O’Rourke, which will deliver the £700m construction package for joint owners Hammerson and Standard Life Investments, was due to get enabling works underway next month.

But delays associated with compulsory purchase orders for land at the site have been blamed for knocking back the project start, according to a Barnet Council committee report.

A joint venture between Graham/Hochtief is believed to have secured the first major contract for infrastructure works, which is expected to last 18 months.

The regeneration of Brent Cross London will double the size of the existing centre to 2m sq ft of retail and leisure space.

This will include up to 150 new retail stores and 50 new restaurants, as well as an extra leisure and cinema offer, hotel accommodation and improved public spaces including a new town square.

The plans also include a relocated and enlarged bus station as well as improved transport and highways infrastructure.

The scheme is designed by award-winning architects, Callison RTKL and Chapman Taylor.

The consortium of investors supporting the footballers-turned-developers has been told the scheme will not be called in by the Secretary of State upholding earlier city council full planning approval.

Jackson’s Row Developments is the client for the St Michael’s project to be built near the Grade I-listed Manchester Town Hall.

Located in Deansgate, the St Michael’s scheme will consist of a landmark tower and stepped extended podium building designed by architect Hodder and Partners.

This replaces architect Make’s previous twin tower plan, which was dropped in the face of complaints that it would destroy historic buildings at the site.

As a result the Sir Ralph Abercromby pub and the frontage of the Bootle Street Police Station will now be preserved within the scheme.

The top of the tower will house a single penthouse split over two levels with terrace at each end

Including a large podium building the tower will rise to 39 storeys and contain a five star, 200-bed hotel with nearly 190 luxury flats above.

Office building forms part of the podium for the main tower

There will also be 148,000 sq ft of offices in a 9-storey stepped building forming part of the podium to the east of the main tower. This will include rooftop bars with stunning outdoor rooftop terrace.

Chinese construction group BCEGI is an active equity and construction partner in St Michael’s, owing a 21% stake.

At present there is no time table for enabling works and construction, which will employ nearly 300 throughout the build.

Neville said:   “We are delighted that the Secretary of State has decided to not call in our revised plans for St Michael’s and that the vision for this landmark mixed-use scheme will be realised.

“It’s been more than a decade since the idea to regenerate a strategic city centre location was first considered – and our whole team is very pleased that we can focus on delivering this project for Manchester, bringing new high-quality development that will enhance the city’s position both nationally and internationally.”

The partners will replace the Silvertown Partnership consortium of Chelsfield Properties, First Base and Macquarie Capital, which was selected as development partner by the Greater London Authority back in 2012.

Under the new deal, Lendlease Europe Holdings will act as development manager for the 7m sq ft scheme, following a phased transition from the existing development manager, First Base.

Silvertown Partnership was planning to redevelop the large swathe of former industrial land between Canary Wharf and London City Airport with offices and 3,500 homes.

Phase 1 at Silvertown Quays was ready to start with an iconic flour mill not used since the 1980s converted into a new centre for business and enterprise alongside more than 800 homes.

Under the new deal all works at Millennium Mills will form half of phase one  which must be completed before the lease agreement for phase 2 can be drawn down under the Master Development Agreement.

The deal includes as yet unpublished milestone dates for the submission of the approved planning application for the detailed planning permission for Phase 1 and its completion.

Dan Labbad, Chief Executive Officer, International Operations, Lendlease said: “Working in partnership, we plan to create a place that’s innovative and environmentally sustainable, and will provide tangible benefits for the local community for the long-term. These are standards and commitments we apply to all our work and Silvertown Quays is no exception.”

Jeff Dishner, Global Head of Real Estate Acquisitions, Starwood Capital, said: “We are excited to partner with Lendlease on this prominent East London regeneration scheme that will help address London’s much needed affordable housing and private residential demand.

“We believe in London’s long-term growth potential and are confident that the underlying value for this waterfront site.

“Working with Lendlease, our vision is to invest significantly into the infrastructure around the site and create a completely new and creative neighbourhood that meets consumer demand, reinvigorates London’s East End and delivers for our investors.”

Rival bidder Indian conglomerate Essel Group had also submitted proposals to the Greater London Authority to purchase the site with plans  for a major world class visitor attraction, hotel and leisure complex to celebrate India’s culture and history.

The firm planned to work in partnership with HPW Architects and Mace on its project which has now fallen by the wayside.

A Silvertown Partnership spokesperson said: “We are very proud of the success of The Silvertown Partnership in unlocking the potential of Silvertown to deliver much needed homes; including affordable homes and thousands of jobs for Londoners.

“That vision for Silvertown is now being delivered with the planning consent for 7m sq ft secured and Millennium Mills’ future safeguarded.

“We wish TSP and its new owners LendLease and Starwood the very best in continuing the regeneration of the area.”