#local-planning

#local-planning

Considering the above, on balance, the loss of the allotment space is considered in these circumstances to be acceptable and the provision of extra burial space beneficial and in alignment with the policies of the development plan.

Securing planning permission can be the biggest hurdle for self-builders, particularly when councillors can block homes on sites already allocated for housing in local plans.

London faces a housing crisis, and Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasizes the need for more flexible local planning to expedite housing development and address this urgent issue.