The key diagram brings together the main components of the London Plan which are outlined in chapter 2.

It shows the emphasis upon growth within the existing London boundary while protecting the Green Belt and open spaces, but with policy and transport linkages in the main development corridors into the surrounding regions. It includes two growth areas of national importance – Thames Gateway and London-Stansted-Cambridge-Peterborough – as well as those of importance to the wider south east region – London-Luton-Bedford, Wandsworth-Croydon-Crawley (‘Wandle Valley’), and the Thames Valley/‘Western Wedge’.

The Central Activities Zone is highlighted together with the Metropolitan town centres which will be crucial to sustainable communities. The other main spatial categories – Opportunity Areas, Areas for Intensification, and Areas for Regeneration – are also shown.

The key diagram also includes the largest new transport proposals and exisiting airports.

Chapter 2 of the London Plan also includes the following related maps:

• Outer London, Inner London and the Central Activities Zone
• Opportunity and Intensification Areas
• Regeneration Areas
• Town centres
• Open spaces