Khan reveals tiered affordability thresholds and 558,000-home target in draft London Plan

By Daniel Gayne2026-07-16T13:42:00

Mayor of London’s proposed planning framework falls well short of central government’s housebuilding target for the capital

The mayor of London has published the new draft London Plan, setting out how the city plans to deliver 558,000 new homes in the capital by 2037.

The proposed planning framework, released this morning, is focused on the dual objectives of building more affordable homes and delivering economic growth.

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