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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.
AI for decision making
This week's edition of LDN has useful information on the use of AI in decision making, the never-ending story of HS2 in London and a roundup of London's politics and planning news.
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Response to Heathrow Expansion Consultation
The London Forum has submitted a highly-critical response to the Government's consultation on Heathrow expansion policy - link below.
The economic appraisal which forms part of the consultation shows that the relevant costs ...
Feedback required on draft London Plan
An update on 17th August 2026 asked for feedback on the ten Broad Locations for Growth (BLG) in the 2026 draft London Plan. See this article.
The draft plan has also a section ...
AI for decision making
This week's edition of LDN has useful information on the use of AI in decision making, the never-ending story of ...
Response to Heathrow Expansion Consultation
The London Forum has submitted a highly-critical response to the Government's consultation on Heathrow expansion policy - link below.
The ...
Feedback required on draft London Plan
An update on 17th August 2026 asked for feedback on the ten Broad Locations for Growth (BLG) in the 2026 ...
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September – OctoberFinchley Society | 29th August 2026Home Sweet Home in Bedford Park: 24 SeptemberBedford Park Society | 28th August 2026Dame Theresa Villiers withdraws from political life to return to an academic career of university teaching and researchThe Barnet Society | 28th August 2026Lordship Lane: A Road Through TimeNews | 28th August 2026The MPs for Dulwich & East Dulwich in the 19th & 20th CenturiesNews | 28th August 2026
Business Support from Southwark CouncilBermondseyStreet.London | 28th August 2026Free Jazz Festival at St Katharine Dock Friday 28 – Sunday 30 AugustBermondseyStreet.London | 28th August 2026
Better lung function growth in London children thanks to ULEZThe Wimbledon Society | 28th August 2026Andrew 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 2026
AI for decision making
This week's edition of LDN has useful information on the use of AI in decision making, the never-ending story of ...
Response to Heathrow Expansion Consultation
The London Forum has submitted a highly-critical response to the Government's consultation on Heathrow expansion policy - link below.
The ...
Feedback required on draft London Plan
An update on 17th August 2026 asked for feedback on the ten Broad Locations for Growth (BLG) in the 2026 ...
- [ More ]September – OctoberFinchley Society | 29th August 2026Home Sweet Home in Bedford Park: 24 SeptemberBedford Park Society | 28th August 2026Dame Theresa Villiers withdraws from political life to return to an academic career of university teaching and researchThe Barnet Society | 28th August 2026Lordship Lane: A Road Through TimeNews | 28th August 2026The MPs for Dulwich & East Dulwich in the 19th & 20th CenturiesNews | 28th August 2026Business Support from Southwark CouncilBermondseyStreet.London | 28th August 2026Free Jazz Festival at St Katharine Dock Friday 28 – Sunday 30 AugustBermondseyStreet.London | 28th August 2026Better lung function growth in London children thanks to ULEZThe Wimbledon Society | 28th August 2026Andrew 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 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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