The Planning and Regeneration Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting will cover a range of topics, including the confirmation of previous minutes, a review of ongoing actions, and a proposal for a site visit to Clamart, France, as part of the committee's investigation into New Towns in London. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to discussing New Towns for London - Part 1, where invited guests will share their expertise on the development of new settlements.

New Towns for London - Part 1

The committee is scheduled to discuss the Government's initiative to establish new towns across England, with a particular focus on two proposed sites in London: Thamesmead in Greenwich and Crews Hill and Chase Park in Enfield. This discussion will explore the rationale behind establishing new towns within London, unlike previous programmes which focused on accommodating population overspill. The invited guests, including academics, policy managers, and former development corporation executives, will share insights on how these new towns can be designed to meet Londoners' needs. The committee will also consider lessons learned from past new town developments in the UK and international examples. Key issues for consideration include how existing Mayoral powers can be leveraged for the success of these new towns, what advantages a new town designation offers over existing structures like Mayoral Development Corporations, and how new towns should be governed for long-term success.

Proposal for a Site Visit to Clamart, France

The committee is set to consider a proposal for a site visit to Clamart, France, as part of its ongoing investigation into New Towns in London. Clamart, a suburb of Paris, has a regeneration scheme centred on a former industrial site that has reportedly been well-received for its design, open spaces, and transport links. This visit is seen as a relevant case study, offering potential lessons for proposed new town locations in London, such as Thamesmead and Enfield. The committee will be asked to note that formal approval for non-routine expenditure of up to £5,000 for this visit will be sought from the Chair of the GLA Oversight Committee, followed by approval from the Chair of the London Assembly for the principle of foreign travel. The visit is tentatively planned for late February or early March 2026.

Declarations of Interests

The committee will receive a report outlining the offices held by Assembly Members, which will be noted as disclosable pecuniary interests. Members will also be asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in specific agenda items and any other relevant interests, including gifts and hospitality received.

Minutes and Summary List of Actions

The committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of its previous meetings held on 18 November and 8 December 2025. Additionally, a report will be presented detailing completed, closed, and ongoing actions arising from previous meetings, along with any additional correspondence received.

Action Taken Under Delegated Authority

The committee will be asked to note an action taken by the Chair under delegated authority. Following consultation with party Group Lead Members, the Chair agreed to the committee's report, Gridlocked: How Planning Can Ease London's Electricity Constraints, which is attached as an appendix to the report.

Planning and Regeneration Committee Work Programme

A report will be presented outlining the work programme for the Planning and Regeneration Committee for the 2025/26 Assembly year. The committee will be asked to note this work programme, which guides its examination of spatial development, planning, and regeneration in London, including scrutiny of the Mayor's Spatial Development Strategy (the London Plan) and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation and London Legacy Development Corporation. The schedule of upcoming meetings, including those focused on New Towns for London: Part 1 and Part 2, and Living in a Heating City, will also be presented.