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'Biggest building boom' in a generation through planning reforms

ended 11. March 2025

Homes and key infrastructure that hundreds of thousands of hard-working people and families need will be built quicker thanks to transformative reforms to get Britain building, tackle blockers and unleash billions in economic growth, the Government has announced today. Newspage asked property experts for their views, below.

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Babek Ismayil
CEO at homebuying platform OneDome
Speeding up the planning process and reducing bureaucracy could certainly help deliver much-needed homes and infrastructure more efficiently, but it must be done without compromising on quality, sustainability and community needs. One key concern is the potential impact on local communities and environmental protections. Fast-tracking developments could lead to reduced scrutiny over the quality of new housing, the strain on existing services and the long-term impact on infrastructure. Ultimately, while this bill has the potential to drive positive change, its success will depend on carefully balancing speed with responsible development. The government must ensure that homes remain affordable, well-planned and environmentally sustainable while also considering the long-term impact on communities. Delivering on the 1.5 million homes target is essential, but how we build them matters just as much as how quickly they are delivered.
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Riz Malik
Independent Financial Adviser at R3 Wealth
The Bill aims to speed up housebuilding, but delivery is key. Planning reforms help, but labour shortages remain a challenge. Today's first-time buyers need support—where’s the policy for them?
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Pete Mugleston
Mortgage Advisor & Managing Director at onlinemortgageadvisor.co.uk
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill sounds promising on paper, but without real action, it’s just more rhetoric. Faster approvals won’t mean much if developers still face red tape, funding issues, or local opposition. The UK’s housing crisis needs more than policy tweaks – it needs real delivery. Past promises of streamlined planning have often fallen short, so scepticism is justified. Without serious investment and reform, this could be another case of bold headlines but little change on the ground. Until we see spades in the ground, it’s hard to take this as anything more than political posturing.