Adopted local plan

Our newly adopted Local Plan gives the Council a framework for managing growth, so that it is done sustainably, fairly and follows principles of 'Good growth’.

See the core strategy document for the Local Development Framework. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.

See the site allocations local plan, that identifies, designates and safeguards land for a particular use such as housing, employment, education and open space. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.

Additional planning policies, for issues that are not covered by the core strategy and London plan. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.

See the Lewisham town centre local plan, which was adopted in 2014. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.

See guidance documents on the implementation of policies and proposals in the Local Development Framework.

A map showing area-based planning policies. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.

Information about the timetable for preparing the Lewisham Local Plan.

This statement sets out how the community can be involved with planning in the London Borough of Lewisham.

See reports that show if we are meeting objectives and key dates published for the production of Local Development Framework documents.

Read past newsletters on the policy planning, preparation and implementation of the Local Development Framework.