The Sunday Times shines a spotlight on our campaign
National Spotlight Falls on Tite Street’s Fight for Its Future The Friends of Tite Street were delighted to see the Sunday
WELCOME TO FRIENDS OF TITE STREET
We are here to defend Tite Street – not as a museum piece, but as a living place of culture and history. When you walk down this amazing street, you walk in the footsteps of Wilde, Whistler and Sargent. You are in the birthplace of the Aesthetic Movement, a street where many stories began. To walk it today is to follow in their footsteps, and you pass more blue plaques in a quarter-mile than almost anywhere else in London.
Friends of Tite Street exists to tell that story and safeguard it – from the bricks and mortar of its artists’ studios to the wider conservation area and the legacy that continues to inspire. This is a street of global importance, central to Britain’s cultural identity, and its character must endure for future generations.
Newsflash 17 April 2026
Together We Did It
When London Square submitted its planning application last September, local residents and Societies and Friends of Tite Street did what this community does best – it organised, it objected, and it refused to be ignored.
Hundreds of objections were filed. The strength of feeling was impossible to dismiss. And this week, London Square changed tack.
The developer has withdrawn its planning application, citing the need to “review and amend its proposals in response to the feedback received.” In plain English: the scheme as designed was not good enough for this street, and the community said so loudly. Loudly enough to be heard.
This is a significant moment. A major developer, backed by serious money, is going back to the drawing board after opposition by the people who actually live here. People who really care.
But our job is not done – London Square has made clear it intends to return with revised plans and will talk with the community once again. We will scrutinise them with the same rigour we have shown throughout this process. But today, we celebrate.
Tite Street spoke. And this time, it was listened to.
We will keep residents and friends updated.
London Square wants to build over our heritage for its profit. Don’t let it happen. Object today with the help of our guide and template Letter.
A street that gave us Wilde, Whistler and Sargent deserves more than a soulless block delivering profit not culture. Learn about the history and heritage we are fighting to preserve.
Join to stay informed, celebrate Tite Street’s legacy, and help protect its future.
News
Parish Magazine Highlights Local Concerns over St Wilfrid’s
St Luke’s & Christ Church Parish Magazine highlighted the plans to redevelop Tite Street in their November edition Long-standing resident Serena
Ward Councillors Register Strong Objection to St Wilfrid’s Redevelopment
The Friends of Tite Street welcome the objection from our three Royal Hospital Ward councillors: Elizabeth Campbell, Cem Kemahli and Emma
London Square’s Plans: When Heritage Pays the Price
View of London Square’s plans from Royal Hospital Road looking south east. London Square’s £240 million scheme would demolish St Wilfrid’s
Who’s behind London Square’s plans?
Meet Aldar – the Abu Dhabi property giant that overpaid for Tite Street and is now trying to build its way
Two Guardians, One Story to Protect
Image by William – stock.adobe.com The National Army Museum preserves our national history; the Friends of Tite Street safeguard its cultural
