Tall Buildings
Lambeth's tall building policy faces scrutiny after its development plan approval, as Wandsworth challenges London Plan housing targets.
Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD) in September 2026, which includes a tall building policy. During the meeting, Councillor Scott Ainslie, Cabinet Member for Property, Planning, Built Environment and Public Realm, faced questions from Councillor Danny Adilipour regarding the council's stance on tall buildings outside specific sites.
Meanwhile, Wandsworth Council raised concerns in September 2026 over the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan, questioning the realism of proposed housing targets and planning policies. The council argues for amendments to ensure targets are deliverable and responsive to local circumstances, particularly regarding the borough's housing delivery target.
Tall buildings are structures of significant height, often subject to specific planning considerations. A pan-London definition of 30 metres (approximately 10 storeys) is being discussed in the draft London Plan, guiding development and density across the capital.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD) on 24 September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Councillor Scott Ainslie faced questions regarding Lambeth's tall building policy on 24 September 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council voiced concerns over the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan in September 2026. Source
- The Lambeth SADPD aims to enable the construction of approximately 830 new homes. Source
- Wandsworth Council questions a proposed increase in its housing delivery target to 2,343 homes per year. Source
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