uk housebuilding – Page 3

Housing planning applications increase by 44% over the year

Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.

ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.

The deputy head of the Building Safety Regulator says he has underestimated the challenge of the new regime, as 75% of applications are rejected.

Annual house price growth rose in February, says the ONS. Meanwhile, Barratt Redrow issue a trading update.

A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.

Join Ben Wakeling, creator of Housing View, as he delivers a free webinar on costs and labour in the housing industry.

The HBF pens a letter to Rachel Reeves, signed by over 100 housebuilders, urging a suspension of the proposed Building Safety Levy.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was set before Parliament this week, proposing wide-ranging changes to the planning system.

Two house price index reports are published this week, revealing a stable housing market.

Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.