Housing & Planning – two big issues for London
On the 12 December 2024, the Government released their revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This version replaced the December 2023 Framework, released by the previous Government.
The NPPF sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and provides guidance on how these policies should be applied. The Mayor’s London Plan is required to be consistent with the NPPF. Local and neighbourhood plans are also required to be consistent with the NPPF.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is responsible for delivering a number of affordable housing programmes in London. The largest of these are the two Affordable Homes Programmes and funding comes from central government. In the rest of England these programmes are delivered by Homes England.
At an All-Assembly meeting tomorrow, Members will put questions to two Deputy Mayors and other guests on issues related to housing and planning in the capital. The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service
- Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development
- Tim Steer, Executive Director for Housing and Land
- Lucinda Turner, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration
Following the Q&A, Assembly Members will debate these motions.
The meeting will take place on Thursday 4 December 2025 from 10am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube
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Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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