Mayor streamlines London Plan
Sunday 31st May, 2026
The Mayor is cutting down the London Plan to simplify planning rules and will use new powers to call in applications and speed up housing delivery, aiming to boost social and affordable homes in the capital. This gives Rightmove a chance to explain how clearer planning rules and faster permissions could increase listings, help agents move homes quicker, and improve search results for London buyers and renters.
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