CENTRAL LONDON PLANNING POLICY UPDATE Q2 2024

Here is our quarterly update on planning policy news, recent/emerging consultations or changes within the Central London boroughs, and updates from the Mayor of London.

Headlines from Q2 2024:

• The Labour party was triumphant at the General Election on 4 July 2024. We expect to see a lot of updates relating to the planning system as the Government implements its new policies over the coming months.
• The London Mayoral Election was held on 2 May 2024, alongside the elections for the London Assembly. Sadiq Khan (Labour) was re-elected with 43.8% of the vote becoming the first Mayor of London to win a third term in office.
• At the national level, the Government updated a series of planning guidance including, Planning Appeals on 25 April 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain on 1 May 2024, Building Safety on 25 April 2024, Community Infrastructure Levy on 26 April 2024, Enforcement and Post-Permission Matters on 25 April 2024.
• Lambeth has adopted a new Local Development Scheme on 16 May 2024. The review of Lambeth’s Local Plan is to commence in Q3/Q4 2024/25.
• Wandsworth is to commence the preparation of the Masterplan for Clapham Junction Station in Summer 2024.
• Recent consultations have closed on the City of London’s Draft City Plan, City of London’s Draft Planning for Sustainability SPD, and Westminster City Council’s Partial Review of the City Plan.

A full update is attached below. Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact the Central London planning team.