London’s free August sessions could shape its next 25 years

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-22 07:55 3 min read

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Londoners have five free opportunities in August to question the proposals that could guide how the capital develops over the next 20 to 25 years. The Draft London Plan consultation sessions run online through Microsoft Teams from 11 to 27 August 2026, with registration required through London City Hall.

The Greater London Authority says the webinars are open to residents, businesses, community organisations and anyone interested in London’s future. Each session lasts one hour and focuses on a different part of the plan, from housing and transport to economic growth, green space and heritage.

Five sessions covering London’s biggest planning questions

The series begins with London’s economic future and ends with the design of neighbourhoods and protection of heritage. Participants may attend as many sessions as they wish.

Date and time	Session and subjects
Tuesday 11 August, 10am–11am	Shaping London’s economic future, including the Central Activities Zone, town centres and aviation
Thursday 13 August, 11am–12pm	Mapping growth and infrastructure, including transport, the green belt, brownfield-first opportunity areas and the distribution of growth
Tuesday 18 August, 4pm–5pm	Building a greener, healthier and resilient capital, including Metropolitan Open Land and social infrastructure
Wednesday 26 August, 10am–11am	Delivering the homes Londoners need, alongside sustainable local transport and access
Thursday 27 August, 10am–11am	Designing high-quality neighbourhoods and celebrating heritage, including tall buildings, public space, inclusive design, safety and views

The August programme follows a free accessible Draft London Plan session held on 22 July. A further dedicated accessible online session is planned for September, although its date has not yet been confirmed.

London’s free August sessions could shape its next 25 years

Questions can be submitted before each webinar

Every session will open with a short explanation of what the Draft London Plan is, why consultation is taking place and how people can submit a formal response. Organisers will then answer a selection of questions sent in during registration.

Time is also due to be set aside at the end for questions about the proposals and consultation process through the Microsoft Teams chat. London City Hall notes that a participant’s name may be visible to other attendees when they post there.

The sessions are optional: attending a webinar is not required before responding to the consultation. Recordings will be published where available, but London City Hall says some sessions may not be recorded.

Registration, accessibility and the October deadline

Attendance is free, but each chosen session requires advance registration. Questions can be submitted through the relevant registration form, helping the organisers select subjects to address during the webinar.

London City Hall states that the five August sessions are not being run as accessible events. People requiring British Sign Language interpretation or other accessibility support are directed to the dedicated accessible sessions on 22 July or in September. Anyone with additional accessibility requirements for an August webinar can describe them while registering or contact the organisers before the event.

The wider consultation covers proposals for housing, transport, the environment, economic development and other aspects of London’s growth. Feedback will inform the next London Plan before it is submitted for independent examination, and consultation responses must be received by 5pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Source: London City Hall Events

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