Planning

Dataset last updated: 2nd December 2025 This dataset provides indicative areas of biodiversity hotspots in Greater London, identified by research and data analysis using methods derived from the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) “Planning for Biodiversity?” report (2016). The dataset has been created by Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC (GiGL). GiGL mobilises, curates and shares data that underpin our knowledge of London’s...

Area of Designated Green Belt Land (hectares). Only london boroughs with some greenbelt land shown. A GIS of this land for all of England has now been made available by DCLG. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/green-belt-statistics

GIS files showing the boundary of the new Mayoral Development Corporation following the consultation period from February to April 2011.

The London Development Database (LDD) has been replaced by the Planning London Datahub (PLD) and the data on this page is no longer being updated. The LDD recorded significant planning permissions in London. The data was entered by London's planning authorities, and checked by the GLA to ensure consistency across London. The LDD recorded any planning consent that permits one or more...

This page contains the spatial boundaries from the Mayor's Community Infrastructure Levy 2019 (known as MCIL 2), which replaces MCIL 1 on 1st April 2019. The following can be downloaded:: Image files of Central London and Isle of Dogs charging areas and the MCIL 2 charging bands MCIL 2 Central London charging area shape file for use in...

Areas identified in the London Plan Consultation 2009 as having significant potential for increases in residential, employment and other uses through development of sites at higher densities with more mixed and intensive use but at a level below that which can be achieved in the Opportunity Areas. Each area is represented as a point. This data is subject to change...

The Central Activities Zone (CAZ) as shown in the London Plan Consultation 2009, not finalized and therefore provided for illustrative use only. The CAZ is the area where planning policy recognises the importance of strategic finance, specialist retail, tourist and cultural uses and activities, as well as residential and more local functions. Use with caution as there is a risk that...

Inner and Outer London as defined in the London Plan Consultation 2009, represented as two polygons and based on Borough boundaries. One of several different versions of inner and outer London. Click here to visit the London Plan pages

GLA sub-region boundaries as defined in the London Plan Consultation 2009. Created by merging borough boundaries into the following five sub regions: Central, North, East, South and West. Note that these sub-regions differ from those defined in the 2004 London Plan and the 2008 document 'The London Plan: Consolidated with Alterations since 2004'. • Central: Camden, City, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea,...

Areas identified in The London Plan Consolidated with Alterations since 2004 as having significant potential for increases in residential, employment and other uses through development of sites at higher densities with more mixed and intensive use. Each area is represented as a point. This data is subject to change and should be checked with the relevent Local Authority before use. Click...