Q:We hear a lot in the media about Ken Livingstone&’s planning powers, and his new policies for tall buildings and key worker accommodation. But what power does he really have?

May 1, 2002
The mayor has two specific planning powers in London: (1) He draws up the Spatial Development Strategy (the London Plan) in conjunction with the London Development Agency. This will replace regional planning policy for London, and all London boroughs will have to adhere to it in preparing their own plans. The draft SDS has still not been produced. (2) He …

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