October 2009 The London Plan Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London Consultation draft replacement plan October 2009 The London Plan Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (Consultation draft replacement plan) Copyright Greater London Authority October 2009 Published by Greater London Authority City Hall The Queen’s Walk London SE1 2AA www.london.gov.uk enquiries 020 7983 4100 minicom 020 7983 4458 ISBN 978 1 84781 292 6 Cover photo © Richard Linton/GLA How to give your views This draft replacement London Plan (the Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London) is published for consultation and your comments are invited. You can also view this document online at www.london.gov.uk/shaping-london/london-plan Please reference your comments to the relevant policy or paragraph of the document. All comments must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 12 January 2010. 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Contents Mayor’s foreword ............................................................................................................. 5 Introduction and overview .................................................................................................... 7 1 Context and strategy .................................................................................................... 13 Context .................................................................................................................................... 13 A growing population .............................................................................................................. 13 A changing population ............................................................................................................ 15 More households ..................................................................................................................... 16 A growing and ever changing economy ................................................................................... 16 Persistant problems of poverty and disadvantage ................................................................... 19 A changing climate .................................................................................................................. 21 Ensuring the infrastructure to support growth ......................................................................... 22 Securing the legacy of 2012 .................................................................................................... 23 A new focus on quality of life .................................................................................................. 23 A changing planning system .................................................................................................... 24 Conclusion: planning for growth .............................................................................................. 24 Strategy: The Mayor’s vision and objectives ............................................................................. 26 2 London’s Places ............................................................................................................ 29 Spatial strategy ........................................................................................................................ 29 Looking beyond London ......................................................................................................... 30 Realising the benefits of 2012 ................................................................................................. 33 Sub-regions ............................................................................................................................. 35 Outer London ......................................................................................................................... 35 Inner London ........................................................................................................................... 41 The Central Activities Zone ...................................................................................................... 43 Opportunity Areas and Intensification Areas ............................................................................ 47 Regeneration Areas ................................................................................................................. 48 Town Centres .......................................................................................................................... 50 Strategic outer London development centres .......................................................................... 52 Strategic industrial locations .................................................................................................... 53 Strategic network of open spaces ............................................................................................ 56 The Key Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 58 3 London’s People ............................................................................................................ 61 Ensuring equal life chances for all ............................................................................................ 61 Addressing Health Inequalities ................................................................................................ 63 Housing ................................................................................................................................... 64 London’s housing requirements ............................................................................................... 64 Housing Supply ....................................................................................................................... 65 Affordable Housing ................................................................................................................. 78 London’s Housing Stock .......................................................................................................... 83 Social infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 85 Early years provision ................................................................................................................ 89 Primary and secondary schools ................................................................................................ 89 Higher and further education .................................................................................................. 90 Sports Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 90 4 London’s Economy ......................................................................................................... 93 Economic Context.................................................................................................................... 93 Economic Sectors and Workspaces .......................................................................................... 95 New and emerging economic sectors ..................................................................................... 109 Improving opportunities for all .............................................................................................. 110 5 London’s Response to Climate change ....................................................................... 113 Climate Change Mitigation .................................................................................................... 115 Climate Change Adaptation ................................................................................................... 126 Waste .................................................................................................................................... 133 Aggregates, contaminated land and hazardous substances ................................................... 140 6 London’s Transport ..................................................................................................... 143 Integrating Transport & Development .................................................................................... 144 Connecting London ............................................................................................................... 148 Better streets ......................................................................................................................... 152 Car Parking Standards ........................................................................................................... 160 Cycle Parking Standards ........................................................................................................ 162 Indicative List of Transport Schemes ...................................................................................... 163 7 London’s Living Places and Spaces ...........................................................................