Chief Planner’s update

Published On: 8th October 2025

On 7th October Joanna Averley, the MHCLG Chief Planner issued an update letter to planners in local authorities on 2025 Housing Design Awards, New Towns (two in London), consultation on infrastructure planning reforms and flood risk assessment. MHCLG has published its response to the compulsory purchase consultation.

London Forum members should consider the content of the letter and review implications with their Council.

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