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Committee Urges Housing Reform for Fair Developer Contributions

10/28/2025

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The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee calls for reform of levies on builders to ensure local residents benefit from land value increases.
It highlights flaws in systems hindering fair developer contributions and urges the government to secure affordable housing commitments and minimum local-plan targets.
The government will consider these recommendations as it pursues housing initiatives, amid concerns that London's reduced affordable housing requirements could inflate land values.

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The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee calls for reform of levies on builders to ensure local residents benefit from land value increases.
It highlights flaws in systems hindering fair developer contributions and urges the government to secure affordable housing commitments and minimum local-plan targets.
The government will consider these recommendations as it pursues housing initiatives, amid concerns that London's reduced affordable housing requirements could inflate land values.