ALT James Small-Edwards AM Chair of the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee “London faces a perfect storm of pressures slowing delivery, yet the answer is right in front of us. Mid-rise housing offers the liveable, human‑scale density that residents want and that our city needs. “Through this investigation we heard clear evidence that London should be building more mid-rise homes, and planning policy must give the clarity to make that happen. “Our recommendations set out practical steps to support higher-quality development, rebuild trust with communities, and ensure the next London Plan provides a stronger, more strategic approach to meeting London’s housing needs.”

ALT 10:00 10/3/2026 THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Are London’s homes ready for a heatwave?

ALT James Small-Edwards AM Chair of the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee “Londoners are not anti-development, they just want to be engaged early and see homes built that they find visually appealing. If we are to deliver 880,000 new homes over the next decade, we must close the gap between what Londoners want and what is getting built. Embedding popular design principles and meaningful early engagement will be essential to maintaining public confidence and delivering the homes our city needs.”