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Local Plan

26 stories · discussed at 29 council meetings · 22 councils

Councils are updating Local Plans, revising planning policies, and approving new developments across boroughs.

Havering Council set a new 30-month timetable for its Local Plan in September 2026, aiming to streamline the planning process under updated government guidelines. Also in September 2026, Lambeth Council is seeking public health input for its forthcoming Local Plan, while Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule to fund infrastructure. Harrow Council confirmed an Article 4 Direction on HMOs, and Greenwich Council adopted new rules shifting planning decision power to officers.

Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee granted planning permission in September 2026 for a roof extension adding nine homes, with a £622,337.34 payment towards affordable housing. In August 2026, Merton Council approved a mixed-use development including 249 social rented homes. Haringey Council received briefings in July 2026 for developments with co-living and affordable homes that fell short of targets. Bromley Council will consider airport emissions in planning decisions, as stated by a Portfolio Holder in July 2026.

Hillingdon's Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee was scheduled to discuss updates on the Growth Plan and Local Plan in September 2026. Lambeth's Cabinet was also scheduled to discuss the Site Allocations Development Plan Document in September 2026. A Local Plan is a statutory document outlining a council's planning policies and proposals for land use and development, which must be updated every five years.

Key facts

  1. Havering Council set a new 30-month timetable for its Local Plan in September 2026. Source
  2. Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule in September 2026. Source
  3. Harrow Council confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 Direction on HMOs in September 2026. Source
  4. Greenwich Council adopted new planning delegation rules in September 2026. Source
  5. Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee granted planning permission in September 2026 for a roof extension adding nine homes. Source 1 Source 2
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Tottenham Hale sites to host co-living, affordable homes, hotel Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee has received pre-application briefings on significant new developments planned for Tottenham Hale. The proposals, which span two key... Haringey 31 July 2026
  2. Tottenham Hale Development Falls Short of Affordable Housing Targets Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee has been presented with proposals for the Ashley House and Cannon Factory sites in Tottenham Hale, aiming to deliver a significant... Haringey 31 July 2026
  3. Bromley Council to consider airport emissions in planning decisions following Supreme Court ruling Bromley Council is to consider airport emissions in planning decisions following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The implications of the landmark Finch and Surrey County Council... Bromley 28 July 2026
  4. Bexley Council Leader: Burr Farm Development Subject to Planning Application Bexley Council's Leader, Councillor David Leaf, has stated that any development at Burr Farm is subject to a live planning application, making it inappropriate to comment in... Bexley 17 July 2026
  5. Hampton Water Treatment Works to become 36 new homes Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to convert the historic Hampton Water Treatment Works into 36 new homes and flexible business space. The... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  6. Croydon Committee Reviews Children's Services Transformation and Demand Pressures Croydon's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to review the progress of the local plan and discuss various aspects of children's... Croydon 5 July 2026
  7. Harrow Council Planning Appeals Success Rate Soars to 84.7% Harrow Council's Planning Committee has reported a significant increase in its success rate for planning appeals, reaching 84.7% for dismissed appeals in the fourth quarter of... Harrow 26 March 2026
  8. Lessons learned from Lewisham's Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 Lewisham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the delivery of its Corporate Strategy 2022-2026, identifying key lessons learned that will inform the... Lewisham 22 March 2026