City Plan 2040
What is the City Plan 2040?
City Plan 2040 is a plan for the development of the Square Mile, setting the City Corporation's priorities for development up to 2040, together with policies that will guide future decisions on planning applications. Once adopted, the new Plan will replace the Local Plan 2015.
To view the interactive policies maps and see the evidence underpinning the City Plan visit our StoryMaps.
You can inspect physical copies of the City Plan 2040 and Policies Map, and the Consultation Statement at the following locations:
The Guildhall North Wing Reception
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Guildhall Library
Mon- Sat: 9.30am-5.00pm
Shoe Lane Library
Mon, Wed-Fri: 9.30am-5.30pm
Tue: 9.30am-6.30pm
Barbican Library
Mon, Weds, Fri: 9.30am-5.30pm
Tue, Thurs: 9.30am-7.30pm
Sat: 9.30am-4pm
Artizan Street Library
Mon: 8am-7pm
Tues-Fri: 8am-5.30pm
Barbican Estate Office
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-1pm, 2-5pm
Golden Lane Estate Office
Mon- Fri: 8am-4pm
Middlesex Street Estate Office
Mon - Fri: 8am-4pm
City Plan 2040 preparatory stages
2016
Consultation in 2016 on key issues and potential options for a new local plan.
2018-19
Consultation during late 2018 and early 2019 on a draft City Plan 2036.
2021
Consultation in Spring 2021 on a proposed submission version of the City Plan 2036.
2022-23
Further evidence and revisions to the City Plan in 2022 and 2023, to address consultation responses and changing economic, social and environmental circumstances.
Informal public engagement in Summer 2023 on key issues and the Key Areas of Change.
2024
Consultation on and submission to Secretary of State for examination by independent Planning Inspector of Revised Proposed Submission Draft City Plan 2040.
Next steps
Winter 2024
Anticipated examination hearing sessions
Summer 2025
Anticipated adoption of the City Plan
Proposed Submission Documents
The City Plan is supported by a comprehensive evidence base and assessments both on the Local Plan evidence webpage and in the Planning Policy Library.
Previous versions of the City Plan and supporting documents are available in the Planning Policy Library.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to sign up to the Local Plan database, email the Local Plans team or call 020 7606 3030.