"The CPRE's latest analysis reveals that England now has enough brownfield land to deliver 1.48 million homes, with more than 800,000 of these already benefiting from planning permission. This marks a 15% increase in capacity since 2023, showing that the supply of brownfield land is not diminishing but growing steadily. London alone accounts for more than a third of the total, with the West Midlands and South East also providing substantial opportunities."
"The government's new " grey belt " proposals encourage developers to target supposedly lower-value Green Belt sites for housing. Yet CPRE argues that this plan directly contradicts the evidence: brownfield land is abundant, suitable, and in many cases "shovel-ready." The report warns that releasing Green Belt land risks unnecessary sprawl, undermining urban regeneration, and weakening communities' trust in planning. Instead,"
England now has enough brownfield land to deliver 1.48 million homes, with over 800,000 having planning permission. Capacity increased 15% since 2023, indicating supply is growing. London accounts for more than a third of capacity, with the West Midlands and South East also contributing substantially. Many local authorities have brownfield sites that could meet housing need targets for the next five years. Brownfield land is a renewing resource, with new sites emerging from redundant retail areas and low-density housing estates. Releasing Green Belt land risks sprawl, undermines urban regeneration, and weakens community trust in planning.
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