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.
Social Housing Bill
The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and will be considered next by MPs.
The Government published details of the Bill, updated ...
Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes
Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing and smaller developments. This means those implementing major road, rail and energy schemes ...
Chief Planner’s newsletter June 2026
Joanna Averley's latest newsletter to local authorities’ planning officers covers:-
Policy and Guidance Updates- New Plan-Making System Update
- Compulsory Purchase
- National Scheme of Delegation for Planning Decisions
- Department for Transport: forthcoming cost ...
Social Housing Bill
The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and ...
Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes
Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing ...
Chief Planner’s newsletter June 2026
Joanna Averley's latest newsletter to local authorities’ planning officers covers:-
Policy and Guidance Updates- New Plan-Making System Update
- Compulsory ...
Social Housing Bill
The Social Housing Bill has passed through stages in the House of Lords, where the latest version is available, and ...
Biodiversity Net Gain applies to NSIP schemes
Since May 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has applied in England to nationally significant infrastructure projects, as well as housing ...
Chief Planner’s newsletter June 2026
Joanna Averley's latest newsletter to local authorities’ planning officers covers:-
Policy and Guidance Updates- New Plan-Making System Update
- Compulsory ...
How Effective is Planning Enforcement?
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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Member Services Committee meeting
📅 Thu 6th August | 14:00 - 16:00
🚩 Room F3 70 Cowcross St, EC1M 6EJ (map)
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