Draft London Plan
Councils are currently challenging the Draft London Plan's housing targets, deeming them unrealistic and seeking amendments to ensure local deliverability.
Wandsworth Council in September 2026 voiced significant concerns over the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan, questioning the realism of its proposed housing targets and planning policies. The council argues for amendments to ensure targets are realistic and deliverable, specifically challenging its proposed target of 2,343 homes per year due to slowing build-out rates and falling capacity. Richmond Council also declared its proposed annual target of 540 homes unrealistic in September 2026, citing limited strategic development sites and past failures.
The Draft London Plan, a strategic policy document for London's development, was published for consultation in July 2026. Ealing's Planning Advisory Committee discussed the plan in September 2026, while Harrow's Planning Policy Advisory Panel heard concerns about its potential impact. Harrow Council is scheduled to discuss the topic further in October 2026.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council questioned the realism of the Draft London Plan's proposed housing targets and planning policies in September 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council's proposed housing delivery target is 2,343 homes per year. Source
- Richmond Council declared the Draft London Plan's housing targets unrealistic in September 2026. Source
- Richmond Council's proposed annual housing target is 540 homes, representing a 31% increase on the current target. Source
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