We have also demonstrated that many of the assumptions people commonly make about housing have their limitations too. In the areas where we’ve looked, there’s been no sign of a shortage of building land. In fact in most areas – including the South East of England – there was enough land supply to last over ten years. And there’s no sign that releasing more land for housing developments will bring down house prices either.
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Making better use of land for housing
Urban regeneration can reduce pressure for housing on green fields
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We've published reports pointing to the need for alternative approaches to planning for housing. We’ve looked at the limitations of current Government projections about housing, and highlighted the different needs that make up people’s demands for housing.
