Construction Management Plans in London
London is where the Construction Management Plan requirement is strictest, and where borough-to-borough differences catch projects out. CMP Construct has produced CMPs for more than 20 London boroughs, from single-dwelling basement extensions to complex multi-phased developments, so we know what each council expects before we start writing.
Borough Experience That Speeds Up Approval
Our team has prepared and discharged CMPs across London, including:
- Westminster
- Camden
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Southwark
- The City of London
- And many more boroughs across inner and outer London
Several boroughs publish their own guidance, templates or pro-formas and expect plans in their preferred structure; others assess against general highway and amenity policies. Working hours, basement rules and routing expectations all vary. Because we work across the capital continuously, each plan is written in the format and level of detail the specific borough's officers are used to approving, which is the single biggest factor in avoiding resubmission cycles.
From Planning Condition to Start on Site
Most London CMPs are required by a planning condition that must be discharged before work starts. The process runs: gather project information, draft the CMP (typically 7-10 working days for straightforward projects), submit to the council, respond to planning and highways officer comments, and secure approval. We handle the document and the officer dialogue; where the borough also wants a CTMP or a TfL-aligned CLP, we produce them as one consistent package.
Our plans are trusted by leading developers, architects and institutions including Aviva, Imperial College London, Arcadis, and Allies and Morrison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which London boroughs ask for a Construction Management Plan?
Most London borough councils now require a Construction Management Plan for developments that could affect neighbours or the highway. The requirement is standard in inner London and increasingly common across outer boroughs. CMP Construct has produced CMPs for more than 20 London boroughs, including Westminster, Camden, Kensington and Chelsea, Southwark, and the City of London.
Do CMP requirements differ from borough to borough?
Yes, significantly. Several boroughs publish their own guidance, templates or pro-formas and expect submissions in their preferred format, while others assess plans against general highway and amenity policies. Requirements also differ on matters like permitted working hours, basement construction and vehicle routing. Because we work across London boroughs week in, week out, we prepare each CMP in the format and level of detail the specific council expects.
My planning permission has a CMP condition attached. What happens next?
A CMP planning condition must be formally discharged before you can start on site: the plan is prepared, submitted to the council (usually with an application to discharge the condition), reviewed by planning and highways officers, and approved. CMP Construct prepares the CMP document, responds to officer comments, and revises the plan until the council is satisfied. Most straightforward CMPs are drafted within 7-10 working days.
Do you cover projects outside London?
Yes. While most of our work is across the London boroughs, authorities in major cities across the UK increasingly require CMPs, and we produce plans for projects nationwide using the same process.
