Bellway, one of the UK's largest housebuilders, has issued a fresh warning about the state of the country's planning system.
The company stated that while it is acquiring land and has a strong pipeline of future projects, its ability to deliver on housing targets is being slowed down by 'frustrating' and 'significant' delays in securing planning permission from local councils.
The issue is a long-standing one that has been flagged by the construction industry for years.
The delays are attributed to a combination of under-resourced planning departments, complex regulations, and local opposition to new developments.
Bellway's warning is a clear signal that the government's ambitions to increase housing supply are being hampered by bureaucratic hurdles at the local level.
The company's commentary underscores the need for a comprehensive reform of the planning system to speed up the process and unlock the potential for more housing to be built.
The situation highlights a major challenge for the government as it seeks to address the UK's housing crisis, and it puts pressure on policymakers to find a solution that balances local concerns with the national need for more homes.
The company stated that while it is acquiring land and has a strong pipeline of future projects, its ability to deliver on housing targets is being slowed down by 'frustrating' and 'significant' delays in securing planning permission from local councils.
The issue is a long-standing one that has been flagged by the construction industry for years.
The delays are attributed to a combination of under-resourced planning departments, complex regulations, and local opposition to new developments.
Bellway's warning is a clear signal that the government's ambitions to increase housing supply are being hampered by bureaucratic hurdles at the local level.
The company's commentary underscores the need for a comprehensive reform of the planning system to speed up the process and unlock the potential for more housing to be built.
The situation highlights a major challenge for the government as it seeks to address the UK's housing crisis, and it puts pressure on policymakers to find a solution that balances local concerns with the national need for more homes.
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