Planning

We prepare the Mayor’s London Plan and planning guidance. We also advise on local plans and key planning decisions.

Produced by the Mayor of London, the London Plan is a blueprint for development and growth in London. It includes policies on key issues such as new homes, workplaces, public transport and open spaces.

The strategic plan for London, setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for development.

Details of our Opportunity Areas, London Plan Guidance, Community Infrastructure Levy and monitoring reports.

Guidance published by the Mayor to support the London Plan, including draft guidance.

Information on our public hearings, current cases, the Mayor's role in planning applications and pre-applications.

We have a number of projects aimed at opening up data and information on planning and development.

Other planning bodies we work with, including our working groups, Wider South East, government and London boroughs.

The Planning for London Programme gathers evidence, gets the views of Londoners and others and identifies issues and options that a future review of the London Plan could consider.

Read and respond to consultations published by the Planning team.

This page contains details of past and future public hearings, the hearing procedure along with directions to refuse permission and planning appeals the Mayor is involved with.

The Mayor's Planning Team delivers the Mayor's vision for good growth in London.

We are committed to planning for a diverse and inclusive London and engaging all communities.