Monitoring the London Plan
Why we produce Annual Monitoring Reports
The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) is the most important document for assessing the effectiveness of the London Plan and its policies. Section 346 of the Greater London Authority (GLA) Act 1999 places a duty on the Mayor to monitor the implementation of the Mayor’s London Plan.
Monitoring the London Plan 2021
The London Plan was published in March 2021.It is monitored using the framework approved by the Mayor on 31 May 2022 (Mayoral Decision MD2978).This framework will be periodically reviewed and adjusted for future AMRs.
The twentieth AMR was the second AMR for the London Plan 2021.
Key Performance Indicators
The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are defined in chapter 12 of the London Plan. They monitor key trends, rather than individually monitoring all of the policies which would not be achievable or desirable.
As well as the KPIs, the AMR includes additional data and narrative about how the plan is performing against the Good Growth objectives and social, environmental and economic impacts as well as reporting any unanticipated equalities impacts.
Affordability thresholds
Intermediate housing thresholds
The current maximum household income thresholds for intermediate housing are:
- Intermediate rent: £67,000
- Shared ownership: £90,000
Affordable student accommodation
The London Plan states that the Mayor will publish the annual rental cost for purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) that is considered affordable for the coming academic year. As set out in London Plan, the rental cost for affordable PBSA for the academic year is equal to or below 55 per cent of the maximum income that a new full-time student studying in London and living away from home could receive from the Government’s maintenance loan for living costs for that academic year, as specified on the Government's student finances page. The annual rental cost for affordable PBSA each year are shown below. Please note that the most recent year is in the bottom row of the table.
Planning applications referred to the Mayor
The following report provides an analysis of affordable housing in approved residential planning applications referred to the Mayor from 2011-2024.
Affordable Housing Planning Analysis Referable Applications 2011-2024 (PDF, 2.07MB)
Previous Annual Monitoring Reports
All of the previous Annual Monitoring Reports can be found below.
- London Plan Annual Monitoring Report 19 (May 2024)
- London Plan Annual Monitoring Report 18 (March 2023)
- London Plan Annual Monitoring Report 17 (November 2022)
- London Plan Annual Monitoring Report 16 (March 2021)
- London Plan Annual Monitoring Report 15 (October 2019)
- Annual Monitoring Report 14 (September 2018)
- Annual Monitoring Report 13 (July 2017)
- Annual Monitoring Report 12 (July 2016 update)
- Annual Monitoring Report 11 (May 2015 update)
- Annual Monitoring Report 10 (July 2014 update)
- Annual Monitoring Report 9 (March 2013)
- Annual Monitoring Report 8 (March 2012)
- Annual Monitoring Report 7 (Feb 2011)
- Annual Monitoring Report 6 (Feb 2010)
- Annual Monitoring Report 5 (Feb 2009)
- Annual Monitoring Report 4 (Feb 2008)
- Annual Monitoring Report 3 (Feb 2007)
- Annual Monitoring Report 2 (Feb 2006)
- Annual Monitoring Report 1 (Jan 2005)
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