contents
preamble  vii
‘My vision for London’ xi
introduction 1
The Mayor’s objectives 6
chapter 1 positioning London 15
1 London’s place in the world 15
2 London – past and present 20
3 Forces driving change in London 24
chapter 2 the broad development strategy 37
2A The overall strategy 37
1 Sustainable development 38
2 Overarching spatial policies for London 39
3 Transport and spatial development 47
4 London’s sub-regions 48
2B The Key Diagram 49
chapter 3 thematic policies 53
3A Living in London 53
1 Housing policies 54
2 London’s diverse population 69
3 Providing for Community Services 73
4 Communities, neighbourhoods and the development process 80
3B Working in London 87
1 The economic context 87
2 Demand and supply of office accommodation 88
3 Manufacturing and wholesale distribution 92
4 Emerging growth sectors 93
5 Improving the skills and employment opportunities
for Londoners 99
3C Connecting London – improving travel in London 103
1 Closer integration of transport and spatial development 103
2 Enhancing international, national and regional transport links 109
3 Better public transport in London 112
4 Reducing congestion and making better use of London’s streets 120
5 Improving freight movements and the distribution of goods
and services 127
3D Enjoying London 131
1 Consumers in London 132
2 Culture and Sport in London 136
3 Visitors’ London 139
4 Improving London’s open environment 142
chapter 4 the crosscutting policies 155
4A London’s metabolism: using and managing natural resources 155
1 Planning for waste 156
2 Planning for minerals 160
3 Improving air quality 162
4 Improving the use of energy 164
5 Efficient use of water 166
6 Reducing noise 169
7 Tackling climate change 170
8 Contaminated land 171
9 Hazardous substances 171
4B Designs on London 173
1 Principles of design for a compact city 173
2 The specifics of design for a compact city 181
4C The Blue Ribbon Network 193
1 The Blue Ribbon Network Principles 193
2 Defining the Blue Ribbon Network 194
3 Natural resources, forces and human heritage 197
4 Sustainable growth priorities 202
5 Enjoying the Blue Ribbon Network 206
6 Design 209
7 London’s water spaces 212
chapter 5 the sub-regions 221
1 London’s sub-regions and their strategic importance 221
5A Overall approach to sub-regional development 222
5B Central London 227
5C East London and the Thames Gateway 241
5D West London sub-region 257
5E North London sub-region 265
5F South London sub-region 273
chapter 6 implementing the London Plan 281
6A Delivering the vision 281
1 The plan’s sphere of influence 281
2 The main implementation processes 283
3 The main stakeholders and their contribution 295
4 Strategies that will contribute to implementation 301
6B Monitoring and review 307
1 London Plan Performance Indicators 308
2 Draft framework of Annual Monitoring Report 312
6C Looking to the future 315
1 London after 2020 315
2 First review of or alteration to the London Plan 316
annex 1 London’s strategic town centre network A1
annex 2 Strategic Employment Locations A7
annex 3 reconciliation tables A11
annex 4 parking standards A19
annex 5 implementation of the Blue Ribbon Network A31
annex 6 list of Supplementary Planning Guidance A35
annex 7 main requirements for additional assessments as a result
of the London Plan A37
annex 8 partnerships that can help to deliver the London Plan A39
annex 9 implementation tools A45
glossary A59
index of policies A79
contributor’s credits A85
photography credits A86