sadiq khan

London Plan: Density limits removed and new minimum space standards outlined

29.11.2017

Laura Edgar

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has published his draft London Plan, which outlines proposals to make better use of land including creating places of higher density, and minimum space standards for different sized dwellings.

London Plan: Khan lays out his proposals for fracking, cycling, the green belt and pubs

28.11.2017

Laura Edgar

In advance of publishing his draft London Plan on Wednesday (29 November), the capital’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has announced his plans to protect pubs and the green belt, cut down on takeaways near schools and improve green infrastructure in the city.

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Hammond urged to address construction staff shortages in London

13.11.2017

Laura Edgar

Brexit | construction | Housing | London | sadiq khan

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on chancellor Philip Hammond to take ‘emergency action’ to support homebuilding in the forthcoming Budget as concerns in the housing industry mount over the impact of Brexit.

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News in brief: Silvertown Tunnel decision delayed again; Land with permission sold in Coalville

07.11.2017

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 7 November, 2017

Traffic-free plans for Oxford Street out for consultation

06.11.2017

Laura Edgar

Plans that could see London’s Oxford Street become traffic-free, with new public spaces and cycle routes, have been published for consultation by the city’s mayor and the deputy leader of Westminster City Council.

Khan calls on government to increase cash for housing

27.10.2017

Laura Edgar

affordable housing | GLA | Housing | London | sadiq khan

London needs to deliver 66,000 new homes a year to meet growing demand, according to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

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Khan’s Toxicity Charge comes into force

23.10.2017

Laura Edgar

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today (23 October) launched the ‘world’s toughest’ emission charge for older, more polluting vehicles as he tries to tackle air pollution in the capital.

Khan intervenes for second time to raise affordable housing provision

19.10.2017

Huw Morris

London mayor Sadiq Khan has for the second time this month approved a development after intervening to raise the proportion of affordable housing on the scheme.

Development approved after mayor doubles affordable housing

09.10.2017

Laura Edgar

affordable housing | Housing | London | sadiq khan | shared ownership

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has approved a new residential development in Mill Hill, North London, after he stepped in to double the level of affordable housing.

Think tank demands higher subsidies to tackle London housing crisis

25.09.2017

Huw Morris

The unaffordability of London’s housing has never been greater, leading to increased overcrowding and homelessness with serious consequences for the capital’s economic competitiveness, according to a think tank.

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