London Planning Rules to Be Eased in Emergency Housebuilding Push
The UK government is preparing emergency measures to relax London’s planning requirements for residential properties. Changes could affect window placement and bicycle storage rules to accelerate construction amid a significant housing slump.
Emergency Measures Target Planning Barriers
London’s residential planning regulations are reportedly set for temporary relaxation under emergency provisions being developed by the government, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. Housing Secretary Steve Reed is in discussions with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to modify specific requirements that analysts suggest have contributed to a dramatic decline in construction activity throughout London.
