Planning Reform - Our Borough, Our Say
The Government has published its response to its March 2026 consultation on planning committee reform plus guidance for LPAs in England.
In its latest blog, Lichfields gives the details and a table showing categories of decision making for different planning applications.
London Forum had responded “The proposals amount to an attack on local democracy.” and “Members of the local community will be unable to seek any effective support from their Councillors in addressing their concerns about individual applications.”
The regulations will come into force on 31 October 2026, to be known as the National Scheme of Delegation.
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Status of London’s Local Plans
The GLA has published a map and information about the status of each Local Plan.
Mathew Pennycook MP told Council ...
London Forum response to the draft London Plan
London Forum has submitted a response to the draft London Plan in which we are critical of the wording of many ...
Guidance for councils : Opening up access to planning information
London Forum has published Guidance for Councils on access to planning application information.
From 31st October 2026, the National ...
Draft London Plan response – linked policy by policy
The GLA’s consultation on the draft London Plan 2026 closed on 15 October 2026, London Forum submitted a 39-page response. This is the short version: the main points, then in 'Our Comments policy by policy', a one or two-line summary of key ...
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