Where Should London Grow? Official Plan and Urban Boundary Review

Official title: Official Plan Review of The London Plan

Open Community Planning Housing & Communities
London is deciding where the city should expand over the coming decades. The review looks at which lands should be added to the urban growth boundary for housing, commercial, and industrial development. This doesn't include annexing land from neighbouring municipalities—it's about how to use land already within city limits.

Why This Matters

Looking to buy a home in London? This shapes where new neighbourhoods get built and how affordable they'll be. If you're a farmer on the city's edge, your land could be rezoned. Commuters should care too—growth patterns affect traffic and transit routes for years to come.

What Could Change

Council has already endorsed a final urban growth boundary expansion. New lands will be designated for residential, commercial, and industrial development. A new guideline document will govern how private landowners can apply for future boundary expansions. The London Plan's official maps will be updated to reflect these changes.

Key Issues

  • Which lands should be added to the urban growth boundary for housing and commercial development?
  • Where should new employment and industrial areas be located?
  • Should private landowners be able to apply for urban boundary expansions?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Council-endorsed Urban Growth Boundary Expansion to see the final proposed expansion areas.
  2. Review the Draft Urban Growth Boundary Review for Community Growth and Employment Areas for detailed analysis.
  3. Contact the planning team at cocc@london.ca with your feedback or questions.

Submit Your Input

Draft Email

Key Documents