The supply of permitted mineral reserves is not keeping pace with demand, leading to rising costs and potential shortages in the UK homebuilding sector.
Between 2014 and 2023, for every 100 tonnes of sand and gravel used, only 61 tonnes of new planning permissions have been granted, creating a significant supply gap.
The approval rate for new quarries has failed to keep pace with the country's mineral consumption for over a decade, posing risks to future construction projects.
The mineral planning system is seen as 'broken' because it prioritizes local interests over national needs, complicating the already critical situation for homebuilding.
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