The London Plan Mayor of London 11 enhance world-class heritage assets,including World Heritage Sites and Royal Pa k achieve the highest quality of safe and sustainable urban design, including for high buildings and the management of strategic views in London,and ensure that design is considered in the context of climate change re-use buildings and brownfield sites,rather than developing on green space enhance the use and environment of the Thames and the Blue Ribbon Network protect,en and create green open spaces protect and increase biodiversity These objectives are underpinned by the detailed policies throughout the plan.The policies,or elements of policies,are of four types. First,those that commit the Mayor to certain actions.Second strategic development control policies.Third,policies which are to be implemented through DPDs(see also the Preamble and paragraph 6.66)and fourth, other spatial policies to be delivered by a variety of means and bodies. The structure of this plan The Lo n Plan,as require d by it conce rate on what m tters most,with details ed in suppring technica reports and annexes.The Plan is set out in six chapters. Chapter 1-'Positioning London'sets out London's place in the world, some of the key influences that have shaped London today,and,critically, the forces that are driving future change. Chapter 2-The broad development strategy,sets out the key nents of the s egy, he ve ing ustainable ment policy an detaile icies for the main spatia elements of the plan,including the Key Diagram. Chapter 3-Thematic policies'-contains the four parts that address the key policy themes. Part A,Living in London,concentrates on accommodating population growth and meeting the needs of communities, including for healthcare Part B,Working in London,concentrates on supporting Part C.Conon growth ecting London,focuses on the critical inter-relationship between transport accessibility and development opportunity
The London Plan Mayor of London 11 • enhance world-class heritage assets, including World Heritage Sites and Royal Parks • achieve the highest quality of safe and sustainable urban design, including for high buildings and the management of strategic views in London, and ensure that design is considered in the context of climate change • re-use buildings and brownfield sites, rather than developing on green space • enhance the use and environment of the Thames and the Blue Ribbon Network • protect, enhance and create green open spaces • protect and increase biodiversity These objectives are underpinned by the detailed policies throughout the plan. The policies, or elements of policies, are of four types. First, those that commit the Mayor to certain actions. Second strategic development control policies. Third, policies which are to be implemented through DPDs (see also the Preamble and paragraph 6.66) and fourth, other spatial policies to be delivered by a variety of means and bodies. The structure of this plan xxviii The London Plan, as required by legislation, is strategic – it concentrates on what matters most, with details included in supporting technical reports and annexes. The Plan is set out in six chapters. Chapter 1 – ‘Positioning London’ sets out London’s place in the world, some of the key influences that have shaped London today, and, critically, the forces that are driving future change. Chapter 2 – ‘The broad development strategy’, sets out the key components of the spatial strategy, the over-arching sustainable development policy and more detailed policies for the main spatial elements of the plan, including the Key Diagram. Chapter 3 – ‘Thematic policies’ – contains the four parts that address the key policy themes. • Part A, Living in London, concentrates on accommodating population growth and meeting the needs of communities, including for healthcare • Part B, Working in London, concentrates on supporting economic growth • Part C, Connecting London, focuses on the critical inter-relationship between transport accessibility and development opportunity
12 Mayor of London The London Plar Part D,Enjoying London,expands on the theme of improving the quality of life in London. Chapter 4-Crosscutting policies'-looks at the generic policies that pull the themes together,reflecting in particular the environmental theme of the Mayor's vision: Part A.London's metabolism,addresses climate change ,addresses quality of life heritage nd desigr Part C,the Blue Ribbon Network,looks at the river and water network Chapter 5-The sub-regions'looks in more detail at London's five sub-regions,at provision for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the CAZ and the growth areas.It commits the Mayor,in partnership, to developing Sub-Regional Implementation Frameworks. Chapter 6-'Delivering the vision'-sets out the framework for delivering for montr oresaginst the pa the london Plan ke ey performa ce indic e arrangements
12 Mayor of London The London Plan • Part D, Enjoying London, expands on the theme of improving the quality of life in London. Chapter 4 – ‘Crosscutting policies’ – looks at the generic policies that pull the themes together, reflecting in particular the environmental theme of the Mayor’s vision: • Part A, London’s metabolism, addresses climate change, environmental policies and issues • Part B, Designs on London, addresses quality of life, heritage, and design • Part C, the Blue Ribbon Network, looks at the river and water network. Chapter 5 – ‘The sub-regions’ looks in more detail at London’s five sub-regions, at provision for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the CAZ and the growth areas. It commits the Mayor, in partnership, to developing Sub-Regional Implementation Frameworks. Chapter 6 – ‘Delivering the vision’ – sets out the framework for delivering the London Plan, key performance indicators and the arrangements for monitoring progress against the plan’s six objectives
The London Plan Mayor of London 13 d Plan.CLG,2006 South East England Regional Assembly Draft South East Plan.SEA206 iiGLA Economics,Our London,Our Future,Planning for London's Growth Il,GLA 2005
The London Plan Mayor of London 13 References i Labour Force Survey, 2007 ii Government Offices for the South East and East of England and London. Regional Planning Guidance for the South East (RPG 9), HMSO, 2001 CLG. The Government’s Proposed Changes to the Draft East of England Plan. CLG, 2006 South East England Regional Assembly. Draft South East Plan. SEERA, 2006 iii GLA Economics, Our London, Our Future, Planning for London’s Growth II, GLA, 2005
The London Plan Mayor of London 15 1 positioning London 1 London's place in the world A world city Policy 1.1 London in its global,European and UK context The Mayor,LDA and TfL will,and all other strategic agencies should ensure that the development of London as a global business centre supports the spatial and economic development of Europe and the UK and that London's growth supports the future growth of the 'core cities The Mayor will continue to seek the appropriate level of gov vernmental and othe esour elopment as the main world city and major gateway to Europe and the UK. 1.1 London's life and economy will continue to be strongly shaped by trans- national forces,particularly economic globalisation,improved international communications and migration.Many forces that have a worldwide impact will be especially significant for London.These include,for example, global warming and international threats to security. 1.2 London is a world city and acts as one of a very small number of command and control centres in the ir tive ork of tr ery distinctive strate se by thousands of les,they are intimately f markets and communications systems.To reflect these links,the Mayor has begun to develop collaborative relationships with other major world cities. 1.3 Globalisation and other changes in the global economy are working together to change the economic map of the world.in particular. China is projected to become the second biggest economy globally by2020, nd to overtake the lnited states to bec w to bed me the the third economy by 2050: thesame timescale are likely t have economies about the same size as that of Japan.As these countries grow and become more prosperous,they will increase in importance as markets for goods and services from the UK and other more developed countries.Chinese and Indian consumers will buy more insurance as their incomes increase,and their enterprises will need the professional,legal. accountancy and advertising services in which london has a leading role these are all areas hoy ever where there is intense and increasing mpetition.London will have to ensure it remains a co eco omic nment,with the estment it needs in its inf tructure people an The market an ron tion of what London has to offer wil of increasing importance
The London Plan Mayor of London 15 1 London’s place in the world A world city Policy 1.1 London in its global, European and UK context The Mayor, LDA and TfL will, and all other strategic agencies should, ensure that the development of London as a global business centre supports the spatial and economic development of Europe and the UK and that London’s growth supports the future growth of the ‘core cities’1 . The Mayor will continue to seek the appropriate level of governmental and other resources to support London’s development as the main world city and major gateway to Europe and the UK. 1.1 London’s life and economy will continue to be strongly shaped by transnational forces, particularly economic globalisation, improved international communications and migration. Many forces that have a worldwide impact will be especially significant for London. These include, for example, global warming and international threats to security. 1.2 London is a world city and acts as one of a very small number of command and control centres in the increasingly interactive network of transactions across the world economy2 . World cities have very distinctive strategic needs. Although separated by thousands of miles, they are intimately linked as a virtual global entity by the transactions of markets and communications systems. To reflect these links, the Mayor has begun to develop collaborative relationships with other major world cities. 1.3 Globalisation and other changes in the global economy are working together to change the economic map of the world. In particular, China is projected to become the second biggest economy globally by 2020, and to overtake the United States to become the largest economy by 2050. India is projected to grow to become the third largest economy by 2050; over the same timescale Russia and Brazil are likely to have economies about the same size as that of Japan. As these countries grow and become more prosperous, they will increase in importance as markets for goods and services from the UK and other more developed countries. Chinese and Indian consumers will buy more insurance as their incomes increase, and their enterprises will need the professional, legal, accountancy and advertising services in which London has a leading role. These are all areas, however where there is intense and increasing global competition. London will have to ensure it remains a competitive economic environment, with the investment it needs in its infrastructure, people and enterprises. The marketing and promotion of what London has to offer will also be of increasing importance. 1 positioning London
16 Mayor of Londor The London Plar attractiveness of London to world business with a phased supply of appropriate floor space for international business activities,and the specialist services that supply them,especially in the Central Activities Zone where many will need and wish to locate. 1.5 As a world gateway city,London will be dependent upon excellent global communications extendina well bevond the plan period.london is a world transport hub and one that needs substantial im ement.This will ire significant a al airport and port cap serv Spa to them(see Chapter 3C) 1.6 This plan will also support London's unique strengths as a diverse world city including culture,tourism,learning,government and finance.It is also built upon London's ever increasing diversity of population,which is, in many ways,London's key strength.The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a celebration of London's diversity as well as an illustration of how the games can make a lasting contribution to the development of an sustainable y ity.The Ma yor taking its as a key global r in addressing climate change (see Chapter A A European leader 1.7 This plan reflects the aspirations of the European Union and member states that Europe should become the world's most competitive,most dynamic knowledge economy by 2010.As a world gateway London has a key role to play in delivering this ambition. 1.8 The policies of the European Spatial Development Perspective(ESDP) k后 non and social co and bala competitiveness of the Eu nable developm ropean territ don 5 s withi the North West Europe area along with the Rhine/Ruhr cities such as Dortmund and Essen,the Randstad cities of the Netherlands such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam,and Paris and the lle de France.Their economies have high levels of interdependence at a scale immediately below that of world cities and the high-speed rail network is accelerating that interdependence.These European cities share with London strong but changing economies.problems of social cohesion.heavy pressure on elderly infrastructure and threats to their environr nent there is a olla s to tackle the common problem sed on the ESD DP's principle
16 Mayor of London The London Plan 1.4 This plan maintains a strong emphasis on facilitating the continued attractiveness of London to world business with a phased supply of appropriate floor space for international business activities, and the specialist services that supply them, especially in the Central Activities Zone where many will need and wish to locate. 1.5 As a world gateway city, London will be dependent upon excellent global communications extending well beyond the plan period. London is a world transport hub and one that needs substantial improvement. This will require significant additional airport and port capacity, located to serve spatial and economic priorities, and stronger public transport linkages to them (see Chapter 3C). 1.6 This plan will also support London’s unique strengths as a diverse world city, including culture, tourism, learning, government and finance. It is also built upon London’s ever increasing diversity of population, which is, in many ways, London’s key strength. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be a celebration of London’s diversity as well as an illustration of how the games can make a lasting contribution to the development of an exemplary sustainable world city. The Mayor also sees London taking its place as a key global exemplar in addressing climate change (see Chapter 4A). A European leader 1.7 This plan reflects the aspirations of the European Union and member states that Europe should become the world’s most competitive, most dynamic knowledge economy by 2010. As a world gateway London has a key role to play in delivering this ambition. 1.8 The policies of the European Spatial Development Perspective (ESDP)3 set a framework for economic and social cohesion, sustainable development and balanced competitiveness of the European territory. London sits within the North West Europe area along with the Rhine/Ruhr cities such as Dortmund and Essen, the Randstad cities of the Netherlands such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and Paris and the Ile de France. Their economies have high levels of interdependence at a scale immediately below that of world cities and the high-speed rail network is accelerating that interdependence. These European cities share with London strong but changing economies, problems of social cohesion, heavy pressure on elderly infrastructure and threats to their environment. There is a need for collaborative strategies to tackle these common problems, based on the ESDP’s principles