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Welcome to the London Forum
The London Forum represents the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies in London and their members on issues that are important for those who live and work in London. The Forum’s main focus is on Planning, Development Management, Heritage, Transport, Environment, Waterways and Open Spaces.
London Forum Updates
More permitted development for building conversion to residential
The Government consulted in July 2023 on relaxing Permitted Development Rights (PDR) restrictions for conversion in Class MA of commercial, business and [...]
New planning policies and proposals by DLUHC
The Government has issued many planning proposals since December 2023. They include letters to LPA planning officers, as here. Michael Gove MP [...]
The Property Owning Democracy
The Property Owning Democracy Policy Exchange published their report on The Property Owning Democracy on December 4, 2023. They comment that “homeownership [...]
London Forum Insights
Insights is the London Forum’s digital newsletter emailed to subscribers 4-5 times each year. It typically carries news and updates relating to planning, transport, heritage matters and the civic movement across London with articles produced by officers of member societies and contributing experts.
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