The Further Alterations to the London Plan (2011) examination sessions commenced on Monday, and was attended by representatives from the National Housebuilders Federation (NHF) and a series of local planning authorities from the home counties.

The Coalition Government heralded the Localism Act as a new era in community centred planning with local residents and representatives taking the lead on delivering new development in order to receive community benefits. The reality so far has been mixed with some areas recognising the opportunities that development can bring, but many others continuing to resist any form of development.