Housebuilding in London: London Plan Review Published Today
13 Feb 2024
Today, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) published the independent report, Housebuilding in London: London Plan Review – Report of Expert Advisers, concluding the review commissioned by the Secretary of State.
On 19 December 2023, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities appointed of a panel of expert advisers – Christopher Katkowski KC, Cllr James Jamieson, Dr Paul Monaghan and Dr Wei Yang – to consider any changes to the London Plan which might facilitate housing delivery on brownfield sites in London.
The report, received by the Secretary of State on 15 January 2024, recommends the introduction of a planning presumption in favour of brownfield development.
Dr Wei Yang commented, “I am delighted to have worked closely with Christopher Katkowski KC, Cllr James Jamieson, and Dr Paul Monaghan in conducting this important review. I appreciate the excellent support from Lichfields and officials from DLUHC.
“London Plan is a key document in creating a shared vision among Londoners and key stakeholders responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the city. To realise this shared vision, it is vital to perceive planning as a positive force—a creative activity that safeguards long-term public interests, promotes and facilitates sustainable growth, and instils certainty and confidence among investors and businesses.”
