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AI-Driven Decision-Making in Planning

  • Reference: 2025/1695
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
Is City Hall exploring the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning in urban planning decision-making or policy modelling, and if so, how is the Mayor ensuring these technologies are used ethically and with appropriate oversight?

Planning for Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure in London

  • Reference: 2025/1694
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How is the Mayor working with boroughs, developers, and central Government to ensure London’s planning framework supports the development of AI infrastructure, such as data centres and high-capacity digital connectivity?

Ensuring Alignment of the London Plan with Regional Strategies

  • Reference: 2025/1693
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How will the Mayor ensure that the London Plan remains aligned and influential alongside the new statutory framework of spatial development strategies across combined authorities and county areas?

Representing London in Environmental Delivery Plans

  • Reference: 2025/1692
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s requirement for Natural England to consult the Mayor on Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) affecting London, how does the Mayor intend to ensure that London’s spatial and environmental priorities are represented during consultation and decision-making processes?

Certification Requirements for Mayoral Planning Staff

  • Reference: 2025/1691
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What steps is the Mayor taking to ensure that all staff and committee members involved in mayoral planning decisions meet the new certification requirements under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill?

Administrative Costs of Planning Fee Powers

  • Reference: 2025/1690
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What determination has the Mayor made of the administrative cost of setting and reviewing planning application fees under the new powers in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill?

London’s Role in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

  • Reference: 2025/1689
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What assessment has the Mayor made of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s implications for London’s unique planning needs?

Delegation of Planning Authority to Officers

  • Reference: 2025/1688
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What is the Mayor's view on the proposed changes to planning committees, specifically regarding the delegation of planning decisions to officers?

Ensuring Resilience in London’s Energy Infrastructure

  • Reference: 2025/1687
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How will your future London Plan ensure sufficient energy infrastructure and capacity?

Step-free access on London Overground Network

  • Reference: 2025/1686
  • Question by: Sem Moema
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What work is TfL doing in collaboration with Network Rail to improve step-free access across the London Overground network, particularly at stations at the outer ends of the line towards Chingford?
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