Sadiq Khan is set to announce a significant shift in housing policy by supporting development on some parts of London's green belt, motivated by a critical housing crisis that requires one million new homes over the next decade. City Hall aims to strategically release low-quality green belt land near transport links to create affordable housing. While reaffirming a commitment to brownfield development, Khan insists these measures alone are insufficient. This initiative will be included in a broader consultation for the next London Plan, ensuring that ecological considerations are also addressed.
Khan emphasized that development on selected parts of the green belt, if done correctly, could provide hundreds of thousands of quality homes, addressing the housing crisis.
The mayor conveyed an urgent need for change, stating that ignoring potential housing solutions due to political challenges is unacceptable when London's future is at stake.
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