Planning approvals for new homes hit ‘disastrous’ new low, new figures show

By Matilda Battersby 2025-06-09T11:20:00

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Numbers slide again as Savills forecasts 1.5 million homes target will be missed

The number of homes in England given planning permission has fallen to a “disastrous” 13-year low, according to a report by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

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