EVIDENCE & DATA
Here are some links to important documents about the area and about local planning:
NATIONAL
National Planning Policy Framework
This document contains national planning policies and describes how neighbourhood planning fits into the planning agenda.
GLA
The London Plan is the overall strategic plan for London, and it sets out a fully integrated economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of the capital to 2031. It forms part of the development plan for Greater London. London boroughs’ local plans need to be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by councils and the Mayor.
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
The policies that cover this area:
- Conservation Areas
- East Marylebone Conservation Area Audit
- This is in fact the area around Great Titchfield Street, south of New Cavendish Street.
- Harley Street Conservation Area Audit
- The area around Great Portland Street
CENTRAL ACTIVITIES ZONE
Part of our area is considered the commercial center of the West End and spacial policies apply.
- Central Activities Zone
- West End Office Floorspace Review Q3 2015
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
This DRAFT report looks at pollution and traffic in the West End and proposes some ideas to calm Oxford Street.
TfL WEP Transport Study January 2015 V14 Oxford Street
CROSSRAIL
Lists the developments planned around each Crossrail station
Driving London Development
Lists each station and indicates street changes around it.
Crossrail Development Impact Study 2012
Lists pedestrian, cycle, taxi, vehicle stats for the new station
CYCLING
Follow this link to find useful data on cycle use within Westminster.