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UK Urged to Relax Rules for 1.5 Million Homes

5/15/2025

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The Centre for Cities is calling on the UK Government to overhaul five restrictive measures that hinder housing supply. By relaxing space standards and planning regulations, these reforms could pave the way for 1.5 million new homes, especially in urban areas like London, offering hope to first-time buyers and fueling economic growth.

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The Centre for Cities is calling on the UK Government to overhaul five restrictive measures that hinder housing supply. By relaxing space standards and planning regulations, these reforms could pave the way for 1.5 million new homes, especially in urban areas like London, offering hope to first-time buyers and fueling economic growth.