Tag Archives: Land
The Myth of Affordable Housing
A new book to be published by Routledge in 2026 by Quintin Bradley Affordable housing makes housing unaffordable. The Myth of Affordable Housing is a critique of the abject failure of affordable housing policies to address a global crisis of need. … Continue reading
One third of all homes with planning permission never get built
At least twice as much land is provided every year for housing than homes started on site and more than 30 per cent of homes with planning permission never get built at all. The number of homes approved for development … Continue reading
Is planning responsible for the housing crisis?
UK Government ministers continue to blame the planning system for the affordability crisis in housing. They are not alone. Many economists also say that planning restrictions stop house-builders from building the amount of homes we need. In April 2019 economist Christian … Continue reading