The Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy
Consolidated with Alterations since 2004, February 2008

Introduction

The London Plan was consolidated with alterations since 2004 in February 2008 after an Examination in Public held in June/ July 2007. The Mayor's spatial development strategy provides a strategic framework to manage the complexities of London's growth over the next fifteen years. The implementation plan of Chapter 6 outlines how the Mayor will translate his vision for London's future into reality.

Summary of policies

Chapter 3 - Thematic Policies
3A Living in London
Policy 3A.18 Protection and enhancement of social infrastructure and community facilities

3B Working in London
Policy 3B.8 Creative Industries

3D Enjoying London
Section 2 Culture and sport in London
Policy 3D.4 Development and promotion of arts and culture
Policy 3D.6 The Olympic and Paralympic Games and sports facilities

4B Designs on London
Policy 4B.11 London’s built heritage
Policy 4B.12 Heritage conservation
Policy 4B.13 Historic conservation-led regeneration
Policy 4B.14 World Heritage Sites
Policy 4B.15 Archaeology
Policy 4B.16 London View Management Framework
Policy 4B.17 View management plans
Policy 4B.18 Assessing development impact on designated views

Chapter 6 – Implementing the London Plan
Policy 6A.2 Working in partnership
Policy 6A.10 Complementary strategies
Policy 6B.1 Monitoring and review
Policy 6B.2 Measuring progress

Further regional resources

GLA, April 2004, Cultural Capital - Realising the potential of a world class city

GLA, November 2008, Cultural Metropolis. The Mayor’s Priorities for Culture 2009 – 2012

GLA, March 2008, London: A cultural audit

GLA, March 2007, Night Time Economy - Best Practice Guidance

GLA, September 2008, Open Space Strategies – Best Practice Guidance, A Joint Consultation Draft by the Mayor of London and CABE Space

Urban and Economic Development Group and CASA, June 2002, Late-Night London: Planning and Managing the Late-Night Economy. SDS Technical Report 6, Report of an Introductory Study for The Greater London Authority London Development Agency Transport for London.

Draft Replacement London Plan

The London Plan. Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London. Consultation draft replacement plan, Draft October 2009

Introduction

The Mayor of London is undertaking steps in reviewing the current 2008 London Plan:

• Statement of intentions through Planning for a Better London in July 2008.
• Initial policy proposals in the London Plan Initial Proposals in April 2009.
• On the 12th October 2009 the full draft replacement plan was published for a period of public consultation until the 12th January 2010.
• The Examination in Public for the London Plan will take place between 28 June and 28 October at City Hall in front of a panel of independent planning inspectors.
• Inspectors submit final report recommending changes
• Mayor submits final version of the London Plan to the Secretary of State
• The London Plan is approved and the Mayor publishes the final plan in late 2011.

Summary of proposed policies

Chapter 2: London’s Places
Strategic network of open spaces
Policy 2.18 Green infrastructure: the network of open and natural spaces

Chapter 3: London’s People
Social Infrastructure
Policy 3.17 Protection and enhancement of social infrastructure
Policy 3.20 Sports facilities

Chapter 4: London’s Economy
Economic Sector and Workspaces
Policy 4.6 Support and enhance the provision for arts, culture and entertainment

Chapter 7: London’s Living Places and Spaces
Historic Environment and Landscapes
Policy 7.8 Heritage assets and archaeology
Policy 7.9 Heritage-led regeneration

Protecting London’s Open and Natural Environment
Policy 7.18 Protecting local natural space and addressing local deficiency

Blue Ribbon Network
Policy 7.27 Blue Ribbon Network: supporting infrastructure and recreational use

Chapter 8 Implementation, Monitoring and Review
Policy 8.2 Planning obligations
Policy 8.3 Community infrastructure Levy
Policy 8.4 Monitoring and review with Table 8.1 – Key Performance Indicators Protecting and improving London’s heritage and public realm

Draft Implementation Plan Early working draft to inform the Draft Replacement London Plan Examination in Public
PE25 Extend proposed guidance in the Housing SPG on social infrastructure requirements
PE29 Londonwide Sports Facilities Strategy
EC10 Identify potential new Strategic Cultural Areas
EC11 Identify sites for Cultural Quarters

Implementation Plan – indicative actions
Land use management – Identify sites for cultural quarters
Social infrastructure – Develop a sub-regional approach to planning for social infrastructure, and Develop Sports Facilities Strategy

Further regional resources
Mayor of London. Cultural Metropolis: The Mayor’s Priorities for Culture 2009-2012, 2008

Further information

See more information on the Draft Replacement London Plan

See more information on the Examination in Public of the London Plan and key dates.