Planning Constraints Map

Brownfield lands are areas of previously developed land available for residential and mixed-use developments. All local planning authorities are required to publish a Brownfield Land Register to encourage delivery of housing and investment in the area. Brownfield sites that are below 0.25 hectares may not be shown on the map. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NO...

Locally Significant Industrial (LSIS) Sites are sites that have particular local importance for industrial and related functions, which complement provision in SILs. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is published under Ordnance Survey's 'presumption to publish'.Contains OS data © Crown copyri...

Intensification Areas are built up areas with good existing or potential public transport links and can support redevelopment at higher than existing densities. They have significant capacity for new jobs and homes but at a level below that which can be achieved in the Opportunity Areas. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnanc...

Housing zones are areas funded by the Mayor and government to attract developers and relevant partners to build new homes. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is published under Ordnance Survey's 'presumption to publish'.Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2019.Greater London...

Conservation Areas are areas where extra planning controls apply due to their special architectural and historic interest. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is published under Ordnance Survey's 'presumption to publish'.Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2019. Greater Londo...

A Site Allocation means that the site is allocation for a particular type of development or use, such as housing, employment and leisure, within a development plan. Allocated sites provide guidelines for planning decisions, help to diversify use of land and promote development at borough level. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on ...

Town centres provide a range of commercial, cultural and civic activities, including shopping, leisure, employment, entertainment, culture, and social and community facilities. Their vitality and viability should be promoted to ensure they retain their importance. There are five broad types of town centres according to their scales and roles: International centres, Metropolitan centres, Major centres, District centres and Neighbourhood ...

Safeguarded Wharves are wharves that are given protected status as working wharves to help the Thames maintain its cargo-handling function. It is not allowed to use safeguarded wharves for non-port activities and all planning applications affecting the wharves must be referred to the Mayor. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordn...

An Article 4 Direction: Office to Residential removes permitted development rights within the designated area. This means you will need planning permission from the LPAs for a change of use from office (Use Class B1a) to residential (Use Class C3). The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is publish...

The Central Activities Zone covers London’s geographic, economic and administrative core. It’s unique combination of uses should be promoted and enhanced while also improving its environment and attractiveness for residents, visitors and businesses alike. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is ...