The Radix Big Tent Housing Commission report, supported by Shoosmiths’ experts, lays out key recommendations aimed at tackling England’s ongoing housing crisis, with a target to build 1,000 homes daily, adding up to 1.5 million homes by the next Parliament.

Key recommendations include:

1. Housing as National Infrastructure – Positioning housing as a priority akin to other critical infrastructures.
2. Cross-departmental Housing Unit – A central body within the government to streamline housing policy across sectors.
3. Cross-party Collaboration – Fostering political continuity in housing strategies to avoid disruption.
4. Public Land Release – More strategic use of public land for housing development.
5. Homes England – Expanding its role to lead major projects as a master developer.

The report also stresses financial reforms like encouraging institutional investment, refining developer contributions, and increasing subsidies for social housing. Furthermore, planning reforms advocate for strategic, plan-led growth, market diversification through support for SMEs, and strengthening public sector capacity.

This comprehensive approach aims to align housing delivery with broader infrastructure and net-zero goals, offering a blueprint for addressing the housing crisis.