London is set to adopt a new development strategy to address its ongoing housing crisis, with the Deputy Mayor for Planning announcing that the forthcoming London Plan will be significantly shorter and easier to navigate than the existing one from 2021. This streamlined approach aims to simplify the application process by reducing the number of policies that developers must consult, which has been criticized for being overly complex and burdensome. The Deputy Mayor emphasized the urgent need for more social and affordable homes, framing it as a moral obligation to tackle homelessness and improve housing affordability for working Londoners. New legislative powers from the English Devolution and Community Act will facilitate quicker planning approvals and allow the Mayor to intervene more directly in housing projects. Additionally, a recent agreement with City Hall will temporarily lower the required affordability quota for new developments, aiming to encourage more housing construction. The Mayor's office is actively seeking to identify major brownfield sites near transport hubs for potential development.