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Planning permissions for homes fall to lowest level on record, says HBF

By 2026-08-17T11:55:00

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Housebuilders’ body says viability negating impact of more permissive planning regime

The number of housebuilding sites getting planning permission has fallen to the lowest level on record, according to the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

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