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Read about what people have to say about planning in London.

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Case study: GrowN22

We have published a new case study! Read about GrowN22 transforming disused land into community gardens in Wood Green.
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Annual General Meeting

Last week was our Annual General Meeting! Read about what we discussed, and have a look at the talk from our guest speaker.
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Partnership EPF

We're working together with the Ethical Property Foundation! Learn more about how we will collaborate, and what services EPF can provide.
Episode 2 of our podcast

Episode 2 of our podcast

The second episode of our podcast: People, Planning, Stories is now live. Hear more from the Friends of the Joiners Arms!
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Funding: Grow Back Greener Fund

Opportunity at the GLA for funding for community projects improving access to green space and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
We launched our new podcast

We launched our new podcast

Read more about our new podcast: People, Planning, Stories. Our first episode: the amazing Long Live Southbank Campaign!
Online workshop: having a say in Thames Ward

Online workshop: having a say in Thames Ward

Join our workshop on 21 April looking at new housing development in Thames Ward, and how residents can have a say in how the area changes.
Online workshop 25 March

Online workshop 25 March

Read more and register for our upcoming online workshop for tenants and residents in Southwark, looking at opportunities to influence future development on council estates
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Read our newsletter (Mar 2021)

Read the March edition of Planning Aid for London's newsletter, and learn more about what we have done.
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PAL asks Mayoral candidates to commit to building a fair and inclusive London

Planning Aid for London is asking the new Mayor of London to make planning more democratic. Read our three key asks to the candidates of the elections here.
New London Plan adopted

New London Plan adopted

On the 29th of January, the Mayor of London formally adopted the new London Plan. Read what PAL has to say on London's new planning policy framework.
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Press release: PAL launches new online information hub

A new website for PAL! Read more about the online planning library and what else you can find on our website.
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Steering group meeting (Dec 2020)

Planning Aid for London has had its first steering group meeting to discuss PAL’s work for the upcoming three years.
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Read our newsletter (Nov 2020)

Read the November edition of Planning Aid for London's newsletter, and learn more about our partnership with the TCPA and Trust for London.
Cover image of MHCLG's Planning for the Future consultation document- photo shows an area with lots of houses near to the water.

Consultation response: Planning for the future

Planning Aid for London has responded to the Planning White Paper Consultation 'Planning for the future', which proposes serious reform to planning.
Mural of a black person on a shopfront

Steering group meeting (Sep 2020)

Planning Aid for London has had its first steering group meeting to discuss PAL’s work for the upcoming three years.
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Press release: Boost of Planning Aid for London

Since June 2020 we have been expanding our advice and training services. A new website will be launched later this year.