Item 6 - Planning for Housing Delivery

Summary

London’s planning system has undergone significant reform in recent years, with the introduction of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), further subsidiary reforms and a revised London Plan. The reforms have placed a particular emphasis on increasing housing delivery.
This report summarises the current London policy context and proposes a framework for future London Councils activity to promote the role of planning in new housing supply.

Summary
London’s planning system has undergone significant reform in recent years, with the introduction of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), further subsidiary reforms and a revised London Plan. The reforms have placed a particular emphasis on increasing housing delivery.
This report summarises the current London policy context and proposes a framework for future London Councils activity to promote the role of planning in new housing supply.

Recommendations
Leaders Committee is invited to:
• Endorse the proposals for policy work contained in paragraph 29
• Note and comment on any of the issues raised in this report.