A Business Improvement District (BID) is a defined area within which local businesses are required to pay an additional levy. The collected tax will be invested locally to fund projects within the district's boundaries. The BID is often funded primarily through the levy but can also draw on other public and private funding streams. There are currently 70 London BIDs...

GIS files showing the boundary of the new Mayoral Development Corporation following the consultation period from February to April 2011. Data is available in either ESRI shapefile or MapInfo TAB format.

The central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced to clean up London’s most polluted air. It started on 8 April 2019, operates in the existing central London Congestion Charge Zone, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the central London ULEZ area, or pay a charge. It...

The Ultra Low Emission Zone will be expanded from the 25 October 2021 to include the area up to the North and South circular roads (from the Congestion Zone). ULEZ was introduced to clean up London’s most polluted air. It started on 8 April 2019, operates in the existing central London Congestion Charge Zone, 24 hours a day, every day...

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) boundary expanded across all London boroughs on 29 August 2023 to help clear London’s air. Vehicles driving across London must meet the ULEZ emission standards, or pay a daily charge. This includes residents within the ULEZ. Please visit ULEZ Expansion 2023 - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) for more information.

Opportunity Areas (OAs) are London’s major source of brownfield land which have significant capacity for development. Development proposals within OAs should conform with strategic directions for the OA(s). The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and the data is published under Ordnance...

The Central Activities Zone covers London’s geographic, economic and administrative core. It’s unique combination of uses should be promoted and enhanced while also improving its environment and attractiveness for residents, visitors and businesses alike. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to confirm accuracy. NOTE: The boundaries are based on Ordnance Survey mapping and...

Town centres provide a range of commercial, cultural and civic activities, including shopping, leisure, employment, entertainment, culture, and social and community facilities. Their vitality and viability should be promoted to ensure they retain their importance. There are five broad types of town centres according to their scales and roles: International centres, Metropolitan centres, Major centres, District centres and Neighbourhood and...

Intensification Areas are built up areas with good existing or potential public transport links and can support redevelopment at higher than existing densities. They have significant capacity for new jobs and homes but at a level below that which can be achieved in the Opportunity Areas. The GIS files show the indicative boundaries, please contact the relevant London Borough to...

The Green Infrastructure Focus Map is a new tool and evidence base to help London’s decision-makers identify where green infrastructure improvements and investments might be best targeted, and what kind of interventions might be most useful for the needs of a specific area. The Green Infrastructure Focus Map can help: identify where there is more need or less...