Housing: Construction
2026-07-19 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL2287 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effect of planning restrictions in London on the delivery of new homes; and what estimate they have made of the difference between the number of new homes built in London and the total
Answer
Housebuilding in the capital has faced a range of challenges over recent years including high interest rates, spiralling construction costs, planning and regulatory complexity and wider economic conditions.The government is therefore working with the Mayo...