London Housing Crisis: Bridging Gap Between Residents & Developers

0:00On March 22nd, London faces a huge housing crunch, needing 880,000 new homes over the next 10 years. But the London Assembly Planning Committee says there's a big mismatch between what residents want in new builds and what's actually getting approved. In a letter to Mayor Sadiq Khan, the committee warned that ignoring public views could spark more local backlash, slow down projects, and make the housing shortage worse. Those keep pushing back against developments that don't fit their neighborhoods, fueling delays amid the city's worst crisis. Committee members urged the Mayor to team up with burrows on community design codes, even paying people to join in for better buy-in. One standout success is the Apple Buy Blue Almshouse in Burmanzi, which just won the 2025 sterling prize. It offers 59 affordable flats for those over 65, complete with roof gardens and courtyards that blend modern and traditional styles. The Mayor's team points to their good growth by design program, promising more community

1:00voices in the next London plan to deliver homes everyone can. Get behind.