draft Local Plan
Ealing Council committed to boosting food growing spaces, while Greenwich Council recommended its Draft Local Plan for public consultation.
Ealing Council committed to increasing opportunities for residents to grow their own food, with a motion passed on October 13, 2026, to explore more spaces for allotments and community food growing initiatives. This decision, made during a full council meeting, aims to address the limited availability of such spaces in current local plans and support benefits like reducing cost of living pressures and promoting healthy eating.
Greenwich Council's Cabinet recommended its Draft Local Plan for public consultation in June 2026. This plan includes reclassifying Greenwich Town Centre as a Major Centre. Meanwhile, Sutton Council is scheduled to discuss its Draft Local Plan at a Council meeting on October 19, 2026, which is a proposed development strategy for the next 15 to 20 years.
A Draft Local Plan is a statutory document that guides future development, land use, and infrastructure within a local authority area for 15 to 20 years. These plans identify key development issues, set housing targets, and allocate sites, aiming to shape the area's growth and address local needs.
Key facts
- Ealing Council passed a motion on October 13, 2026, to explore more spaces for allotments and community food growing. Source
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