new draft London Plan
Councils are currently scrutinising the new draft London Plan, with Barnet Council challenging its proposed housing targets.
Barnet Council's Cabinet approved its response to the new draft London Plan in October 2026, challenging proposed housing targets. The council's response raised concerns about the reliance on Green Belt release and infrastructure capacity, noting Barnet's proposed target of 32,849 homes is the highest in London.
Councillor Ross Houston, Barnet's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration, stated that the proposed housing target represents an approximate 39% increase compared to the current London Plan. The draft London Plan, published for consultation in July 2026, outlines a strategy for 'good growth' aimed at increasing affordable housing.
The draft London Plan is the strategic plan for London's development, setting out policies on housing, transport, environment, and infrastructure. Councils are currently formulating their responses to the consultation on this draft, which also covers areas like tall buildings, data centres, and heat risk.
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