The Local Plan sets out our vision for the future of the borough. It will set out how we seek to manage the London Plan’s housing targets, set by the Mayor of London, as well as central Government policy, and concerns everything from shops, offices and medical centres to our natural environment and cultural spaces.

It will outline where we build, what we prioritise locally and what we need to do to help shape growth and manage change. The new Local Plan will be used to guide development and help decide planning applications. It is therefore important we work together to develop it and get it right. 

We do not have complete freedom about what we can or cannot put in our Local Plan. Our Local Plan must also align with the Mayor of London’s London Plan.

We want to hear from you and hear your vision for the future of the borough. 

Each of the topics below gives space for you to give your comments and thoughts. Just click on the theme you want to read more about. You don't have to answer all the questions, just the ones you are interested in.

Tell your friends, family and neighbours to get involved: The more people respond, the better the needs of Kingston's communities will be reflected in the plan.

The council recognises the importance of hearing the views of carers on any or all of the areas included in the local plan and would like to know if you would be interested in attending a focus group, or having a phone call with one of the researchers at a time to suit you? If so, please contact Siobhan Sadlier Siobhan.Sadlier@melresearch.co.uk