In a notable departure from his previous stance, Mayor Sadiq Khan acknowledged the need to reconsider the green belt's protection due to a dire housing shortage in London. His new approach comes as housing starts have dramatically decreased, with only 1,210 private homes started in early 2023, far below the planned requirement. The inadequate supply reflects a breakdown in the housing development model, which necessitates urgent re-evaluation of policies regarding protected green spaces to address the increasing demand for housing in the capital.
The housebuilding model in London is broken, with private developers starting only 1,210 new homes in the first quarter of 2023, far below the demand.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has shifted his stance on green belt protection, declaring that current policies are out-of-date and unsustainable given the housing crisis.
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