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DESIGN PREVIEW ONLY — all seven leads below are illustrative, not real planning applications. Publish posts in the Planning Scout category to replace them.
North London, properly noticed.TUE 27 OCT 2026THE DAILY SCOUT

DECENT SORT.

THE DAILY SCOUT

Warmly lit independent wine bar with bottles and tiled interior
PUBS
CAFÉS
RESTAURANTS
CULTURE
PEOPLE
PLACES
AND OCCASIONAL
MATTRESSES
7 PLANNING
LEADS (DEMO)
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What’s brewing
in North London.

A design example of how we’ll spot new openings, refurbishments and neighbourhood changes before they hit the high street.

Independent restaurant interior
HARRINGAY / FINSBURY PARK / STROUD GREEN / HORNSEYINDEPENDENT MINDS.
QUESTIONABLE PARKING.
01
Turnpike Lane, N8low priority

Café extension

Illustrative planning lead, not an actual application.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-001
02
Green Lanes, N4medium priority

Restaurant refurbishment

Example editorial lead — verification required.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-002
03
Highgate Road, N6high priority

Change of use to café

Illustrative application, not a confirmed development.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-003
04
Stoke Newington Road, N16medium priority

Conversion of upper floors

Example of a lead the team might investigate.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-004
05
Manor House, N4low priority

External alterations

Illustrative shopfront alterations story.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-005
06
South Tottenham, N15medium priority

Roof extension and terraces

Example planning item requiring verification.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-006
07
Stroud Green, N4low priority

Retail to restaurant

Illustrative change-of-use application.

ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY · Ref: DEMO-007
→  A lead is not a confirmed opening. All stories require editorial verification.SAME AGAIN
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