Measures to improve delivery of affordable housing in London

Published On: 28th January 2026

London Forum has responded to two consultations to boost house building, as follows.

A Government consultation on Emergency Measures for a temporary relief from the CIL and changes to Mayoral planning powers. 

A GLA draft London Plan Guidance proposing time-limited changes to cycle parking, changes to housing design guidance and a time-limited planning route for the delivery of affordable housing.

London Forum believes neither will achieve the extra affordable homes intended.

See our responses in ‘What We’ve Said‘.

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