UK Government Intensifies Efforts to Boost Housebuilding on Brownfield Sites

In a bid to address housing shortages, the government announces new measures to encourage development on brownfield land, particularly in urban areas.

The UK government, led by Housing Minister Lee Rowley and Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, is pushing for increased housebuilding on brownfield sites to meet housing demands.
New plans aim to make it harder for large city councils to refuse construction on brownfield land if local housing targets are not met, with a focus on urban development.
The government's strategy includes a consultation on reforms and a £50 million investment in London to unlock new homes through estate regeneration.
Critics, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, argue the measures are insufficient and fail to address the root causes of the housing crisis.
The move comes as the government seeks to fulfill its manifesto pledge of building 300,000 new homes a year, amidst concerns over unmet targets and rising housing costs.