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  • Response to Grenfell Tower fire

    • Reference: 2017/5216
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 14 December 2017
    I welcome your support for the campaign calling for sprinklers to be fitted in all new social housing tower blocks in the lead up to today's anniversary of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower six months ago. How will your draft London Plan reassure Londoners living in tower blocks that they will have the 'highest standards' of fire safety and will be as safe and protected as possible?
  • Investing in Affordable Homes

    • Reference: 2017/4623
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2017
    How do you see Communities Secretary Sajid Javid's recent comments that government should borrow to 'invest for the future' to tackle housing crisis and deal in particular with acute shortage of affordable housing?
  • Affordable Homes

    • Reference: 2017/4624
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2017
    It is reported that the PM has criticised the Mayor for starting only 371 affordable homes and failing to act fast enough to increase house building in London. Is the report correct and if so what is your response?
  • Overhaul of Planning System (1)

    • Reference: 2017/4625
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2017
    Sir Mark Boleat (Chair of The Housing and Finance Institute) has recently called for a complete overhaul, of what he calls, deeply flawed planning system which gives far too much attention to 'articulate groups who make a lot of noise'. He's asking to hugely reduce influence of residents and calling for Australian style streamlined planning panels. Do you agree with any of his proposals and would these influence your London Plan?
  • Overhaul of Planning System - Greenbelt (2)

    • Reference: 2017/4626
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2017
    Sir Mark Boleat has also called for a major review of policies on the greenbelt to enable building on 'low grade' greenbelt easier with affording other more valuable open space greater protection? Is there any merit in doing this?
  • Prefab Studio Flats

    • Reference: 2017/4627
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2017
    Do you see any future for 26 square metres studio flats such as promoted by 'Bijou Studio'?
  • The Mayor's Design Advocates

    • Reference: 2017/4072
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 12 October 2017
    How will the Mayor's Design Advocates work in tandem with the Mayor's Planning and Regeneration policies to deliver Good Growth?
  • London's Skyline

    • Reference: 2017/3736
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
    Will your London Plan herald a new approach to tall buildings and ensure genuine public consultation?
  • LLDC: Winding UP

    • Reference: 2017/3722
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
    The LLDC faces significant liabilities. Do you believe the LLDC will break even by 2030 and if it doesn't, what discussions with boroughs would be necessary around winding up the LLDC amid these liabilities?
  • Homes in Green Belt

    • Reference: 2017/3732
    • Question by: Navin Shah
    • Meeting date: 14 September 2017
    According to CPRE, "The Green Belt in England is being sacrificed to build new housing at fastest rate for two decades". How do you plan to protect and enhance London's green belt and open spaces from development?