Consultation outcome

Upward extensions in London

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Published: 18 February 2016
• Last updated: 7 February 2017 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Government response to the consultation on upward extensions in London

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Detail of outcome

Government response to the upwards extensions in London consultation which sought views on proposals to deliver more homes in London by allowing a limited number of additional storeys on existing buildings through a permitted development right, local development orders or development plan policies.

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to increase housing supply in London by building upwards while protecting open spaces and the green belt.

This consultation ran from
18 February 2016 to 11:45pm on 15 April 2016

Consultation description

This consultation proposes 3 complementary ways to encourage building upwards, by adding a limited number of storeys to existing buildings.

These 3 proposals could work together to incentivise house building in the capital:

• a London-wide permitted development right, with a prior approval, for up to 2 additional storeys, up to the roofline of an adjoining building
• planning policies in the London Plan to support upward extensions for new homes
• boroughs making local development orders to grant planning permission to extend upwards for all or part of their area, or for particular types of buildings

Documents

Consultation on upward extensions in London

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Published 18 February 2016
Last updated 7 February 2017 + show all updates

1. 7 February 2017

   Added summary of responses and government response.

2. 18 February 2016

   First published.