The Greater London Authority (GLA) is London's regional planning body. The Mayor of London leads the GLA. Together they produce the London Plan, a strategic planning document for London as whole. The London Plan includes policies on housing, transport, infrastructure, design, heritage and culture, green space, the economy and economic growth.

Planning by the Mayor of London

Major planning applications are also referred to the Mayor of London, when they exceed a certain threshold or the Mayor requests this. The Mayor will have to approve these applications. To do so, the Mayor will test if the application meets the requirements of the London Plan. You can make a representation at the public hearing of a planning application that the Mayor has called in.

The GLA plays an important role in regeneration and development projects across London. The Mayor also consults on strategic planning policies for London. These policies are in the London Plan and other planning policy documents.

The London Plan

The Mayor and the Greater London Authority are now working on a new London Plan. This version will be published in 2026. There are many opportunities to engage and find out more about the next London Plan

A community perspective on the London Plan

Just Space, a network of community groups focussed around mutual support on planning issue, has covered the development of the New London Plan. You can view Just Space's reporting here.