"On 17 September 2024, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced proposals to transform Oxford Street into a traffic-free pedestrianised avenue to create a ‘beautiful public space’. "

"Savills planning, mixed use and research experts discuss some of the greatest challenges of London’s housing crisis and the possible solutions in delivering the required number of homes in the city."

"Affordable housing supply faces a significant slowdown as mounting pressures start to bite. Policy needs to respond urgently to address this slowdown"

"Meeting affordable housing need means providing for households excluded from the housing market alongside maintaining the current provision of affordable housing."

"Maximising value for money means using grant funding flexibly to help meet housing needs in local markets"

"The UK planning system is a cornerstone of sustainable development and growth, yet it has long grappled with complexity and protracted processes that can hinder efficiency and effectiveness. "

"In light of the Scottish Government declaring a ‘Housing Emergency’ on 15 May this year, pressure is likely to increase for amendments to be made to our National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) in respect of housing policy."