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Planning Approvals Hit Record Low as England’s Housing Supply Flatlines
England’s housing supply crisis is deepening as the number of new home sites securing planning permission falls to its lowest level in two decades. New figures from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) reveal just 1,220 private housing sites […]
165 New Bradford Homes Approved as Grey Belt Development Unlocks Housing Growth
Plans for 165 new homes in Bradford have been approved, as updated Grey Belt planning rules unlock new opportunities for housing development on the city’s fringes. Bradford Council has given the green light to two major schemes […]
Glasgow Housing Crisis: Private Rented Sector Could Help Tackle Rising Homelessness
Calls are growing for Glasgow to make greater use of the private rented sector to tackle homelessness, as the city faces mounting pressure following missed affordable housing targets. With rising construction costs, development delays […]
New Planning Rules to Fast-Track Thousands of Homes Near England’s Transport Hubs
Thousands of new homes near train stations and transport hubs are set to be fast-tracked across England as the government unveils major changes to the planning system designed to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate […]
Government Scraps Affordable Housing Rule Changes Following Industry Backlash
The government has abandoned controversial plans to relax affordable housing requirements in England, following widespread opposition from housing organisations and industry stakeholders. The proposals would have allowed developers of medium-sized housing developments of between 10 […]
Karbon Homes prioritises repairs investment as annual housing completions fall by 48%
North East housing association Karbon Homes has reported a 48% fall in annual housing completions after increasing investment in repairs and maintenance to meet growing demand across its existing homes. The Newcastle-based social […]
Plaid Cymru Unveils Ambitious Housing Plans Including 20,000 Social Homes and New National Development Agency
Plaid Cymru has unveiled a major new housing strategy for Wales, pledging to deliver 20,000 new social homes, strengthen renters’ rights and establish a national housing development body following the party’s historic election victory. […]
Affordable Housing Delivery in Scotland Falls Sharply as New Home Completions Drop 13%
Scotland has recorded a significant slowdown in new homebuilding activity, with the latest official figures revealing a sharp decline in affordable housing delivery and overall housing completions across the country during 2025. New […]
