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Working to protect and improve the quality of life in London

Welcome to the London Forum

The London Forum represents the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies in London and their members on issues that are important for those who live and work in London. The Forum’s main focus is on Planning, Development Management, Heritage, Transport, Environment, Waterways and Open Spaces.

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Local Plan funding

The government has announced more funding to support local authorities with Local Plan-making.  The Local Plan changes were explained in an earlier London Forum update here. There was guidance for LPAs and a statement by Mathew ...
Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform

The Government seeks views on the likely effectiveness of reforms in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill and what changes are needed. London Forum's members should inform their own members so people living ...
Brent densification potential - 'transitional' - Paul Lewin

Densifying the Suburbs – meeting report

We held an excellent sold-out meeting last week examining the issues, with very interesting speakers and a rapt audience. The event page has been updated with a detailed report, event photo and the ...
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Forthcoming Events

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London Forum Insights

Insights are our long-form review articles on key matters of interest to members

Statutory Consultees

Statutory consultees play an important role in the planning application process by providing expert advice on significant environmental, transport, safety, and heritage issues.  There are currently 13 organisations that local planning authorities (LPAs) must consult about specialist issues when they receive relevant planning applications, from the Environment Agency and National Highways to Historic England.

Their role [more…]

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  • Network with other societies
  • Punch above your weight
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Our Diary

This listing shows the next six weeks. Please use the arrows to see earlier/later events.

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