Organisations representing business in London who responded on the planning proposals in the Government's consultation document ‘The Greater London Authority: The Government's proposals for additional powers and responsibilities for the Mayor and Assembly’ are set out as follows. The consultation exercise was held between 30 November 2005 and 22 February 2006. Copies of all responses to the consultation were placed in the Library of the House on 13 July 2006.
Association of Consultant Architects
British Hospitality Association
Canary Wharf Group
CBI
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
Environmental Services Association
Home Builders Federation
Institute of Civil Engineers
London First
London Retail Consortium
South London Business
West London Business
We are currently consulting on how the detailed operation of the Mayor's new development control power will best work in practice. This consultation exercise ends on 2 November and a summary of the responses will be published by 2 February 2007.
Aside from the responses received to the current planning consultation, the Secretary of State has received a letter commenting on the planning proposals from one organisation representing business in London—London First. A copy of the letter has been placed in the Library of the House.