The Government has announced that ‘Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again.’
The announcement can be seen here, where the UK government has announced a significant funding boost aimed at unlocking disused brownfield sites for housing development, in line with its commitment to building 1.5 million homes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed a £68 million investment that will go to 54 local councils, allowing them to transform neglected land—such as empty buildings, former car parks, and industrial areas—into 5,200 new homes. This initiative is part of the Brownfield Land Release Fund, which helps councils overcome the high costs associated with preparing such land for construction, including decontamination, clearing buildings, and upgrading infrastructure.
This brownfield-first approach is designed to tackle the housing crisis while also creating jobs and boosting the economy. The initiative will see developments across the country, including £2.9 million for Manchester to build 220 affordable homes and £1.4 million for Northampton to transform a former bus depot into 72 homes.
Additionally, Homes England will invest £30 million in the Riverside Sunderland area to build 1,000 homes and create new infrastructure for businesses, potentially supporting 8,000 to 10,000 jobs.
The government has also introduced reforms, including mandatory housebuilding targets for councils and new “brownfield passports” to simplify the planning process, ensuring that quality proposals receive swift approval. These efforts aim to accelerate housing development, reduce planning delays, and create new large-scale communities as part of its broader housing strategy.
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