Housing Targets

HTB warns Government housing targets mean little without planning system reform

Responding to comments made by Matthew Pennycook UKREiiF, Neil Leitch said the industry has heard many similar policy ambitions before,

Scottish Government builds 250,000 fewer homes than pledged, report finds

In 2007, ministers promised 35,000 homes a year by 2024-25 but completions actually dropped by 26%, with only 19,177 built in 2024-25. 

Housing Secretary urges developers and councils to accelerate housebuilding

Steve Reed said: "Treat this as a call to arms - get those applications in, get shovels in the ground, and together, we will build, baby build.”

Conversions should play a bigger role in meeting housebuilding targets

South Ayrshire Council set to exceed social housing targets

Another 147 homes are scheduled to be completed or started early next year at Riverside Place, Green Street and through strategic buy backs.

Waverley Borough Council urges Government to rethink “unrealistic” housing targets

Paul Follows said the Government’s approach has put Waverley in an “impossible position”, with annual housing targets now over 1,450 homes.

Private investment key to meeting London’s housing targets, report reveals

The report from BusinessLDN and CBRE called for barriers to be removed so more private investors can put money into affordable homes.

Housing target needs a strategy, not just signals

Aaron Shinwell of Nottingham BS says the Budget shows housing ambition but lacks the clarity needed to deliver enough new homes.

FMB urges Government to support small house builders

The findings showed small house builders are prepared to help meet housing targets as bigger firms wait for the market to recover. 

Tendring District Council to deliver 20,000 homes by 2042 to meet Government targets

The council is now required to plan for 1,063 homes per year from January 2026, up from 550, following changes to the NPPF. 

Beal Homes calls on landowners to help deliver housing targets

Richard Beal said: "We’re calling on landowners to come forward to respond to the opportunity presented by the increased housing allocations.” 

Former Housing Minister says Government will “massively undershoot” housing target

Speaking on the FMB's Build Up from the Basement podcast, Kit Malthouse said the Government will miss its housing target due to ongoing and worsening constraints.