The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation to seek views on 2 proposals to support housebuilding in London. These are:
- Part 1: temporary relief from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
- Part 2: changes to the Mayor of London’s planning powers
Part 1 relates to a proposal to give eligible developments in Greater London temporary relief from the CIL. It covers:
- the rationale for emergency CIL relief in London;
- the developments that will qualify for relief;
- how that relief will be accessed and administered; and
- the next steps the Government proposes to take to implement the relief.
Part 2 is about a proposal to make permanent changes to the Mayor of London’s existing planning powers to strengthen oversight of planning applications of potential strategic importance. It covers:
- a new application of potential strategic importance category, which will be subject to a streamlined process, for development of 50 or more homes where Boroughs are minded to refuse; and
- bringing applications involving development of over 1,000 square metres within Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land within scope of his call-in power.
This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 22 January 2026. Further details can be found here.
