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New Housing Policy Promises 1.5 Million Homes by Election

11/18/2025

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced planning-rule changes to establish a "default yes" for housing near stations.
The policy covers projects within a 15-minute walk of well-connected stations, including green belt land.
Councils that refuse developments over 150 homes must notify the government, which will have the final say.
The government aims to build 1.5 million homes by the next election, and 231,000 have been built since the last election.

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced planning-rule changes to establish a "default yes" for housing near stations.
The policy covers projects within a 15-minute walk of well-connected stations, including green belt land.
Councils that refuse developments over 150 homes must notify the government, which will have the final say.
The government aims to build 1.5 million homes by the next election, and 231,000 have been built since the last election.