Documents and contact details
GiGL uses planning documents for many purposes, such as in designated sites data validation and verification process. Because GiGL data are often used in planning and decision making, we use local planning documents to ensure that our London wide datasets of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation and Public Open Space reflect current policies in each of London’s Local Planning Authorities, (LPAs). We also provide services to support creating some of these documents, such as Biodiversity Action Plans. We have helped many of our partner boroughs with these by modelling, analysing and visualising data.
Sometimes these documents can be hard to find and we have found it useful to keep a London wide record of them in one place. On this page we have collected the most recent planning documents for each Planning Authority in London. These include Local Plans, associated policy maps and biodiversity relevant supplementary planning documents or guidance (SPD or SPG), Biodiversity Action Plans and relevant strategies (e.g. Open Space Strategies, Green Infrastructure Strategies etc.) when available. This page also contains contact details for LPAs’ planning departments. For any questions about the content of these documents please contact the LPA. For any updates to the content of this list of documents, please contact Eleni Foui, GiGL’s Senior Partnership Officer (Planning).
The below information is available as a downloadable spreadsheet (coming soon).
The table of documents was last updated in March 2023.
Table of planning authority documents
Planning Authority | Planning Document | Adoption date |
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City of London | Local Plan | 2015 |
City of London | Local Plan review | 2022 |
City of London | Policy Map A | 2015 |
City of London | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2021 |
City of London | Policy Map B | 2015 |
City of London | Open Space Strategy SPD | 2015 |
City of London | Lighting SPD (Draft) | 2022 |
City of London | Tree Strategy SPD | 2012 |
City of Westminster | Local Plan | 2021 |
City of Westminster | Policy Maps | 2021 |
City of Westminster | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2019 |
City of Westminster | Environment SPD | 2022 |
City of Westminster | Tree Strategy | 2011 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | London Plan | 2021 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | London Environment Strategy | 2018 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | Mayor's Transport Strategy | 2018 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | Urban Greening Factor London Plan Guidance | 2023 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | Tree and Woodland Strategies SPG | 2013 |
Greater London Authority (GLA) | London's Foundations SPG | 2012 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Core Strategy | 2010 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Local Plan review | 2022 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Policy Maps | 2012 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Borough wide development policies | 2011 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Biodiversity SPD | 2012 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Strategy | 2019 |
LB of Barking & Dagenham | Parks and Open Spaces Strategy | 2017 |
LB of Barnet | Local Plan | 2012 |
LB of Barnet | Local Plan review | 2022 |
LB of Barnet | Policy Maps | 2012 |
LB of Barnet | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
LB of Barnet | Green Infrastructure SPD (Draft) | 2022 |
LB of Barnet | Parks and Open Space Strategy | 2016 |
LB of Barnet | Tree Policy | 2017 |
LB of Bexley | Local Plan | 2023 |
LB of Bexley | Policy Maps | 2023 |
LB of Bexley | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2011 |
LB of Bexley | Open Space Strategy | 2008 |
LB of Brent | Local Plan | 2022 |
LB of Brent | Policy Maps | 2022 |
LB of Brent | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2007 |
LB of Brent | Tree Management Policy | 2017 |
LB of Brent | Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Bromley | Local Plan | 2019 |
LB of Bromley | Policy Maps | 2019 |
LB of Bromley | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2021 |
LB of Bromley | Open Spaces Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Bromley | Tree Management Strategy | 2016 |
LB of Camden | Local Plan | 2017 |
LB of Camden | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Camden | Policy Maps | 2021 |
LB of Camden | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2013 |
LB of Camden | Biodiversity Action Plan (New) | |
LB of Camden | Biodiversity Strategy | 2022 |
LB of Camden | Public Open Space Planning Guidance | 2021 |
LB of Camden | Biodiversity Planning Guidance | 2018 |
LB of Camden | Parks for Health Strategy | 2022 |
LB of Camden | Tree Planting Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Croydon | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Croydon | Policy Maps | 2018 |
LB of Croydon | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
LB of Croydon | Habitat Action Plan | Not mentioned |
LB of Croydon | Parks and Green Spaces Strategy | 2022 |
LB of Ealing | Local Plan | 2013 |
LB of Ealing | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Ealing | Policy Maps | 2013 |
LB of Ealing | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2022 |
LB of Ealing | Green Space Strategy | 2012 |
LB of Ealing | Tree Strategy | 2013 |
LB of Ealing | Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Enfield | Local Plan | 2010 |
LB of Enfield | Local Plan review | 2021 |
LB of Enfield | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2011 |
LB of Enfield | Policy Maps | 2010 |
LB of Enfield | Biodiversity Action Plan review | 2021 |
LB of Enfield | Blue and Green Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Enfield | Tree Management Strategy | Not mentioned |
LB of Hackney | Local Plan | 2020 |
LB of Hackney | Policy Maps | 2020 |
LB of Hackney | Local Nature Recovery Plan | 2022 |
LB of Hackney | Parks and Green Spaces Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Hackney | Green Infrastructure Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham | Policy Maps | 2018 |
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham | Parks and Open Spaces Strategy | 2008 |
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham | Climate and Ecology Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Haringey | Local Plan | 2017 |
LB of Haringey | Local Plan review | 2021 |
LB of Haringey | Policy Maps | 2017 |
LB of Haringey | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2022 |
LB of Haringey | Parks and Green Spaces Strategy | 2022 |
LB of Haringey | Tree and Woodland Plan | 2022 |
LB of Harrow | Local Plan | 2012 |
LB of Harrow | Policy Maps | 2013 |
LB of Harrow | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2015 |
LB of Harrow | Open Space Strategy | 2011 |
LB of Havering | Local Plan | 2021 |
LB of Havering | Policy Maps | 2021 |
LB of Havering | Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Strategy | 2014 |
LB of Havering | Tree Strategy | 2009 |
LB of Hillingdon | Local Plan part 1 and part 2 (1) | 2012 & 2020 |
LB of Hillingdon | Policy Maps | Pub. Oct 2019 |
LB of Hillingdon | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
LB of Hounslow | Local Plan | 2015 |
LB of Hounslow | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Hounslow | Policy Maps | 2015 |
LB of Hounslow | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2011 (amended 2013) |
LB of Hounslow | Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy | 2021 |
LB of Islington | Local Plan | 2012 |
LB of Islington | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Islington | Policy Maps | 2013 |
LB of Islington | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2020 |
LB of Islington | Parks for Health Strategy | 2022 |
LB of Lambeth | Local Plan | 2021 |
LB of Lambeth | Policy Maps | 2021 |
LB of Lambeth | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2019 |
LB of Lambeth | Green Infrastructure Strategy | 2016 (updated 2018) |
LB of Lambeth | Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Plan | 2020 |
LB of Lambeth | Tree Management Policy | Not mentioned |
LB of Lewisham | Local Plan (2) | 2011 - 2014 |
LB of Lewisham | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Lewisham | Policy Maps | 2015 |
LB of Lewisham | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2021 |
LB of Lewisham | Parks and Open Spaces Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Merton | Local Plan (3) | 2011 & 2018 |
LB of Merton | Local Plan review | 2021 |
LB of Merton | Policy Maps | 2014 |
LB of Merton | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
LB of Newham | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Newham | Policy Maps | 2018 |
LB of Newham | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2010 |
LB of Redbridge | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Redbridge | Policy Maps | 2018 |
LB of Redbridge | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2006 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Policy Maps | 2015 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2019 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Nature Conservation Policy Statement | 2019 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Principles | 2011 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy | 2019 |
LB of Richmond upon Thames | Tree Policy | 2023 |
LB of Southwark | Local Plan | 2022 |
LB of Southwark | Policy Maps | 2022 |
LB of Southwark | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2020 |
LB of Southwark | Open Space Strategy | 2013 |
LB of Southwark | Tree Management Strategy | 2013 |
LB of Sutton | Local Plan | 2018 |
LB of Sutton | Local Plan review | 2022 |
LB of Sutton | Policy Maps | 2018 |
LB of Sutton | Biodiversity Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Sutton | Tree Strategy | 2012 |
LB of Sutton | Environment Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Sutton | Validation Checklist & Biodiversity Validation Information | 2022 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Local Plan | 2020 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Local Plan review | 2023 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Policy Maps | 2020 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2019 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Parks and Open Spaces Strategy | 2017 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Green Grid Strategy | 2017 |
LB of Tower Hamlets | Tree Management Plan | 2017 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Local Plan (4) | 2012 - 2013 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Local Plan review | 2022 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Policy Maps | Pub. 2013 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2010 (2020 update) |
LB of Waltham Forest | Open Space Strategy | 2010 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Waltham Forest | Tree Strategy | 2017 |
LB of Wandsworth | Local Plan | 2016 |
LB of Wandsworth | Local Plan review | 2022 |
LB of Wandsworth | Policy Maps | 2016 |
LB of Wandsworth | Biodiversity Strategy | 2020 |
LB of Wandsworth | Environment and Sustainability Strategy | 2019 |
LB of Wandsworth | Tree Policy | 2021 |
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Local Plan | 2020 |
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Policy Maps | 2020 |
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2019 |
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park | Green Infrastructure Guide | 2022 |
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) | Local Development Scheme | 2022 |
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) | Policy Maps | 2022 |
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) | Biodiversity Action Plan not available | |
RB of Greenwich | Local Plan (5) | 2014 |
RB of Greenwich | Policy Maps | 2014 |
RB of Greenwich | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2010 |
RB of Greenwich | Parks and Open Spaces Strategy | 2017 |
RB of Greenwich | Green Infrastructure Study | 2017 |
RB of Greenwich | Green Greenwich SPD | 2014 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Local Plan | 2019 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Local Plan review | 2023 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Policy Maps | 2019 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Biodiversity Action Plan | 2022 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Parks Strategy | 2016 |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Tree Strategy | Not mentioned |
RB of Kensington & Chelsea | Greening SPD | 2021 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Local Plan | 2012 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Local Plan review | 2023 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Policy Maps | 2012 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Good Practice Guide - Biodiversity (6) | 2012 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Green Spaces Strategy | 2015 |
RB of Kingston-upon-Thames | Tree Strategy | 2015 |
Table of contact details
Additional Information
(1) Hillingdon’s Local Plan consists of Part 1, strategic policies (adopted 08/11/2012) and Part 2, Development Management Policies, Site Allocations and Designations and Policies Map (16/01/2020).
(2) Lewisham’s current local plan consist of Local Development Framework, which include Core Strategy (adopted June 2011), the Site Allocations Local Plan (adopted June 2013) and Development Management Local Plan (adopted Oct 2014).
(3) Merton’s current Local Plan consists of the Estates Local Plan (adopted in 2018), the Core Planning Strategy (adopted in 2011) and other documents.
(4) The Waltham Forest local plan consists of the core strategy (adopted Mar 2012) and development management policies (adopted Oct 2013)
(5) The Local Plan in Greenwich is part of the Local Development Framework and it consist of Core strategy (adopted 30 July 2014), policies map (below) and Site allocations (currently being prepared, final round of public consultation in early 2022).
(6) Kingston’s “Good Practice Guide – Biodiversity” is part of Green Spaces Strategy 2015 – 2021.