Local plan
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
- Havering Council set a new 30-month timetable for its Local Plan in September 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a revised Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule in September 2026. Source
- Harrow Council confirmed a borough-wide Article 4 Direction on HMOs in September 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council adopted new planning delegation rules in September 2026. Source
- 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.