We are preparing a new Local Plan for Camden. The new Camden Local Plan builds on the current Local Plan (2017) and sets out the Council's vision for future development in Camden over the Plan period to 2041 and includes the planning policies and site allocations to help achieve this.
It identifies how many new homes and jobs are needed to support Camden's population, and where and how they should be provided. The Local Plan also has an important role in shaping how Camden's places look and feel, promoting inclusion, reducing inequality, enhancing the environment, tackling climate change and securing sustainable neighbourhoods.
Preparation of the new Local Plan
The decision was taken in 2022 to review the Camden Local Plan 2017, to ensure the Council continues to have a robust and up to date policy position which reflects local priorities.
To inform the review of the Local Plan, the Council held an inital 'call for views' in late 2022 / eary 2023 to enable residents, community groups, businesses and other interested parties to share their views on the current Local Plan and priorities for the future.
Prior to this, the Council had consulted on a draft Site Allocation Local Plan in 2020 and late 2021/ early 2022. However the decision was subsequently taken to incorporate the proposed site allocations into the draft new Local Plan.
The draft new Camden Local Plan was published for consultation and engagement from 17 January 2024 to the 13 March 2024.
Consultation and engagement on the new Local Plan has been undertaken in accordance with the Council's Statement of Community Involvement.
The comments received during each stage of consultation and engagement have been considered in preparingand updating the new Local Plan.
You can find out more about the previous consultations on the following webpage - Previous consultations - Camden Council
The Local Plan has been prepared taking into account a wide range of evidence. The evidence prepared to support the Local Plan is available to view on the following webpage - Evidence - Camden Council
Timetable
The timetable for the preparation of the draft new Local Plan is set out in the Local Development Scheme.
Once adopted by the Council, the new Local Plan will replace the current Camden Local Plan (2017), the site allocations in the Fitzrovia Area Action Plan (2014) and relevant site allocation policies in the Camden Site Allocations Plan (2013).