Upward extensions in London

This consultation proposes 3 complementary ways to encourage building upwards, by adding a limited number of storeys to existing buildings.

These 3 proposals could work together to incentivise house building in the capital:

• a London-wide permitted development right, with a prior approval, for up to 2 additional storeys, up to the roofline of an adjoining building
• planning policies in the London Plan to support upward extensions for new homes
• boroughs making local development orders to grant planning permission to extend upwards for all or part of their area, or for particular types of buildings