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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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More power for communities

In a speech on 16th June 2026 Communities Secretary Steve Reed announced reforms to help communities take more control of what happens in their locality.

The package builds on the wider £5.8 billion ...

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Social Housing Bill

The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and will be considered next by MPs.

The Government published details of the Bill, updated ...

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Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes

Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing and smaller developments. This means those implementing major road, rail and energy schemes ...

Cross-Keys [Photo: Hammersmith Society/Collins]

More power for communities

In a speech on 16th June 2026 Communities Secretary Steve Reed announced reforms to help communities take more control of ...

MHCLG logo

Social Housing Bill

The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and ...

Biodiversity flowers

Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes

Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing ...

Cross-Keys [Photo: Hammersmith Society/Collins]

More power for communities

In a speech on 16th June 2026 Communities Secretary Steve Reed announced reforms to help communities take more control of ...

MHCLG logo

Social Housing Bill

The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and ...

Biodiversity flowers

Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes

Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing ...

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Garden Annexe, Caravan, or Mobile Home?

Tim Catchpole of the Mortlake and East Sheen Society writes...

Our Society has had a recent experience which we would like to share with other London Forum members who may or may not have had a similar experience.

As a rule we do not normally make comments on planning applications for any development that is not visible from the public realm. However, the application in question was for planning permission for the ‘construction of a granny annex ancillary to the ...

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