Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
Summary
The number of planning approvals for new homes in England has dropped to a record low. In the year ending June 2025, fewer than 29,000 housing projects received permission, challenging the government's goal of building 1.5 million new homes by the next election. The new housing secretary, Steve Reed, plans to address the issue and increase home building efforts.Key Facts
- Planning approvals for new homes in England have fallen to the lowest level recorded since 1979.
- Fewer than 29,000 housing projects were approved in the year ending June 2025.
- Labour's goal is to build 1.5 million homes by the next general election.
- From April to June 2025, only about 7,000 housing applications were approved.
- Approximately three-quarters of the housing applications were approved in the year to June 2025.
- The government has pledged £39 billion over 10 years for new social and affordable homes.
- The new housing secretary aims to reform housing policies to meet building targets.
- The slowdown in housing approvals is partly attributed to the previous government's actions.
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