The London Plan and National Policy
The London Plan and National Planning Policy
The Mayor published the replacement spatial development strategy for London (the London Plan) on 22 July 2011. Previous versions now have no formal effect.
The London Plan is the overall strategic plan for London, setting out how the capital should develop over the next 20 years. In a change from the previous version of the Plan, many of its policies contain provisions that are applicable in Harrow. The policies are also used by the Mayor to determine applications referable to him.
Harrow's development plans must be in general conformity with the London Plan and national Government's strategic planning policy contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. The policies in this framework are also used to help guide decisions on certain planning applications
