Welcome to the London Forum
The London Forum represents the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies in London and their members on issues that are important for those who live and work in London. The Forum’s main focus is on Planning, Development Management, Heritage, Transport, Environment, Waterways and Open Spaces.
Accelerating housebuilding
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, wrote to mayors and leaders of local authorities about the government’s next phase of reforms to accelerate growth and housebuilding.
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Chief Planning Officer’s newsletter
The latest newsletter by Chief Planner of MHCLG, Joanna Averley, was published to local authorities’ planning officers on 18th August 2026.
It draws attention to
- the publication of the new National Planning ...
Grants available for local projects
The London Friends of Green Spaces Network has published a seven page document on the availability of grants for local authorities, resident groups and amenity societies. See the list here.
London Forum's members are ...
Accelerating housebuilding
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, wrote to mayors and leaders of local ...
Chief Planning Officer’s newsletter
The latest newsletter by Chief Planner of MHCLG, Joanna Averley, was published to local authorities’ planning officers on 18th August ...
Grants available for local projects
The London Friends of Green Spaces Network has published a seven page document on the availability of grants for local ...
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Andrew MarvellHighgate Society | 27th August 2026New kitchen installed at the Black Horse as High Barnet’s community-led pub continues to strengthen its neighbourhood support and appealThe Barnet Society | 27th August 2026A Walk Around Lee “New Town”Lee Manor Society | 27th August 2026Concern over added pressure which new housing developments in Barnet area will place on already busy GP surgeriesThe Barnet Society | 27th August 2026
RA Summer Exhibition Artists at EamesBermondseyStreet.London | 27th August 2026Doggett’s race on the Thames Wednesday 2 SeptemberBermondseyStreet.London | 27th August 2026Memorial Plaque Unveiling – 19/09, noonThe St Johns Society | 27th August 2026Update on Planning Applications 26 August 2026The Westcombe Society | 26th August 2026
Rock around Lee – the big names who spent time in our areaLee Manor Society | 25th August 2026Response by Wimbledon Society to government consultation on Heathrow expansion national policy statementThe Wimbledon Society | 25th August 2026
Accelerating housebuilding
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, wrote to mayors and leaders of local ...
Chief Planning Officer’s newsletter
The latest newsletter by Chief Planner of MHCLG, Joanna Averley, was published to local authorities’ planning officers on 18th August ...
Grants available for local projects
The London Friends of Green Spaces Network has published a seven page document on the availability of grants for local ...
- [ More ]Andrew MarvellHighgate Society | 27th August 2026New kitchen installed at the Black Horse as High Barnet’s community-led pub continues to strengthen its neighbourhood support and appealThe Barnet Society | 27th August 2026A Walk Around Lee “New Town”Lee Manor Society | 27th August 2026Concern over added pressure which new housing developments in Barnet area will place on already busy GP surgeriesThe Barnet Society | 27th August 2026RA Summer Exhibition Artists at EamesBermondseyStreet.London | 27th August 2026Doggett’s race on the Thames Wednesday 2 SeptemberBermondseyStreet.London | 27th August 2026Memorial Plaque Unveiling – 19/09, noonThe St Johns Society | 27th August 2026Update on Planning Applications 26 August 2026The Westcombe Society | 26th August 2026Rock around Lee – the big names who spent time in our areaLee Manor Society | 25th August 2026Response by Wimbledon Society to government consultation on Heathrow expansion national policy statementThe Wimbledon Society | 25th August 2026
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Summer drinks party at Cowcross Street
Our long-form review articles on key matters of interest to members
Garden Annexe, Caravan, or Mobile Home?
Tim Catchpole of the Mortlake and East Sheen Society writes...
Our Society has had a recent experience which we would like to share with other London Forum members who may or may not have had a similar experience.
As a rule we do not normally make comments on planning applications for any development that is not visible from the public realm. However, the application in question was for planning permission for the ‘construction of a granny annex ancillary to the ...
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Will the London Plan deliver the housing and places London needs?
📆 Mon 14th September | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL (map)
The draft London Plan proposes that 50% of all new homes should be affordable. There are competing demands on land usage for homes, industrial and other work locations. Some housing will be built in what is now Green Belt land. This is an important subject covering proposals for the pattern of housing development in London over the next 20 years. Please use the booking facility ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/will-the-london-plan-deliver-the-housing-and-places-london-needs/#booking ) to secure your place(s) at this Open Meeting on 14th September. We’ve invited several of the London Plan team to talk about:…
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Planning, Environment and Transport committee meeting
📅 Thu 8th October | 14:00 - 16:00
🚩 Room B1 70 Cowcross St, EC1M 6EJ (map)
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