"As consultation on the Draft London Plan 2026 continues, attention remains focused on the affordable housing ambitions within Draft Policy HN3 and whether the evidence underpinning them is sufficiently robust."

"The publication of the Draft London Plan marks an important moment for industrial and logistics (I&L) and data centre development in the capital. "

"London faces a housing delivery paradox.  Demand for homes remains strong, yet the system through which they are delivered is producing ever fewer viable homes at the price points Londoners need. "

"The planning system has always required local plans to balance a wide range of competing objectives"

"UK development is increasingly tied to power availability. We have previously highlighted the critical role of energy in data centre development,"

"The rising cost of materials, labour and energy – coupled with evolving tax and regulatory burdens – have increased the cost of construction, reducing the financial viability of building new homes. "

"Despite record university admissions in 2026, around one million young people in the UK are estimated to be NEET (not in education, employment, or training)"

"While foul drainage capacity may not be a glamorous topic, it is critical for new development and currently is significantly holding up housing delivery in many parts of the country."

"Savills development land experts discuss the current viability challenges and what solutions are in the pipeline."

"The publication of the Draft London Plan marks a notable shift in how the Mayor proposes to plan for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) across the capital."