Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to announce plans that would allow for building on some of London's green belt land, a shift from his previous stance against it. He argues that the current housing situation is unsustainable, with rising rents and insufficient housing supply demanding urgent action. Alongside ongoing prioritization of brownfield redevelopment, Khan's proposals aim to address a housing shortfall, as London's annual housing target rises to 88,000 new homes. Critics, like Conservative leader Susan Hall, express concerns over the potential loss of green spaces for development.
Sir Sadiq Khan plans to explore releasing some of London's green belt land to address the housing crisis, despite his previous opposition to such measures.
Susan Hall criticized Khan's proposals, arguing that sacrificing green spaces for housing is a failure to protect London's natural environment.
Khan acknowledges that relying solely on brownfield sites will not suffice to meet the demand for housing, as London's target increases.
The Mayor's new development vision comes amid rising rents and homelessness, with councils spending significantly on temporary accommodations.
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