The details have been revealed in the publication of the Mayor of London’s Draft London Plan.
Sir Sadiq Khan says the new new framework will help to deliver as many as 558,000 new homes by 2037.
In March, Richmond announced targets for the next decade, including 5,500 new homes, with 500 affordable homes in the next five years.
Lib Dem Council leader, Gareth Roberts, says Richmond is a very hard borough to build in. He’s also blamed London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, for stalling house building in parts of the borough.
He’s also told Lucy Mayer there are other options, like re-purposing empty homes. Listen here:
Councillor Julia Neden-Watts, Chair of Richmond Council’s Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, said: “Richmond and London need more homes, and we are committed to delivering high-quality homes locally. But every borough faces different opportunities and constraints, and targets must reflect what can realistically be delivered.
“There are positive elements in the plan, including its focus on small sites and better use of land. We want to work with the Mayor to ensure growth is ambitious, deliverable and respects the parks, rivers, nature reserves, Green Belt, Metropolitan Open Land and open spaces that make Richmond upon Thames distinctive.”
The Council says it will now scrutinise the detail behind the London Plan before submitting its formal consultation response.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says: “London’s success depends on how well we plan for growth and the choices we make about the kind of city we want to be. This new draft London Plan is a blueprint for how we can continue to build a fairer, greener and more prosperous London for everyone over the next 20 years.
“There are two key objectives that underpin this new plan: to build as many affordable homes for Londoners as possible in the years ahead, and to boost economic growth by creating the conditions for businesses to grow and thrive across the capital, including the industries of the future, like AI and life sciences.
“Over the last 10 years, we have built a record number of homes, but it’s a difficult time for housebuilding now due to a combination of high interest rates, the rising cost of construction materials, the legacy of the pandemic and the lasting impact of Brexit. The new plan is about doing everything possible to meet the challenges we face on housing, as well as ensuring we deliver good growth, protect London’s nightlife, revitalise local highstreets, and support the industries that will be crucial to London’s future economic success. This is how we can ensure our city remains the best place in the world to live, work and invest for decades to come.”
