The Department of Planning and Transportation processes
applications for planning permission and related consents. This
section provides information for applicants and for those who wish
to comment on current applications or check past planning
decisions.
Our service
Planning applications are the subject of negotiation and
consultation to ensure that developments enhance the City’s
architectural character, whilst providing modern accommodation
appropriate to a world financial centre. 99% of applications for
planning consent are approved by the City of London within 13
weeks.
Download our
Development Management
Charter (216kb)
Our procedures for public consultation on planning applications
are included in our
Statement of Community Involvement.
Local Land Charges
Further information on
Local Land Charge searches.
Enforcement
Sometimes development is carried out without the necessary
consents and the City of London must consider whether to take
enforcement action to remedy the breach of control.
For more information download
our Planning Enforcement Charter (2mb)
Designing out crime
The City Police offer the services of an
Architectural Liaison Officer to provide
professional risk management advice at the design stage.
Planning Applications
For information on
Planning Applications