planning regulations
Merton Council is increasing planning enforcement while Harrow Council opposes proposed Mayoral changes to planning regulations.
Merton Council is increasing its efforts to enforce planning regulations, with a report reviewed in November 2025 detailing current enforcement cases and four instructed prosecutions underway. Separately, Harrow Council formally declared its opposition in November 2025 to proposed changes to planning regulations by the Mayor of London, raising concerns about local control over planning decisions and infrastructure funding.
Planning regulations are the rules and guidelines governing land use and development. Harrow Council's opposition concerns proposed changes that it says would hinder its ability to manage development within the borough, including cutting infrastructure funding from developers to councils.
Key facts
- Merton Council reviewed a report on planning enforcement cases in November 2025. Source
- Four instructed prosecutions for planning violations are underway in Merton. Source
- Harrow Council formally declared opposition to proposed Mayoral planning changes in November 2025. Source
- Harrow Council is concerned proposed changes would cut infrastructure funding from developers. Source
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