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London Councils Challenge Mayor's Affordable Housing Targets

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 12

The latest in this situation

  1. A disagreement over housing development plans between Greenwich and Lewisham must be referred to the Mayor of London.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jun 25. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Seven London councils, including Hackney and Lewisham, have filed a judicial review challenging the Mayor of London's decision to reduce the required proportion of affordable housing in certain developments. The policy change lowers the threshold from 35% to 20% for developments using Time Limited Route measures. Lewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava stated the changes would reduce the number of affordable homes built in London.

From localgov.co.uk

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The challenge targets the lack of evidential justification and insufficient consultation surrounding the new planning measures. The councils argue the changes will make it more difficult for boroughs to deliver the affordable housing needed by residents, who face long waiting lists for accommodation.

From localgov.co.uk

Who's involved

  • HackneyCouncil participating in the joint legal challenge against the Mayor's housing policy.
  • LewishamCouncil jointly filing the legal challenge, led by Mayor Liam Shrivastava.
  • Liam ShrivastavaMayor of Lewisham, who criticized the policy's impact on affordable housing delivery.
  • SouthwarkCouncil formally supporting the judicial review.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • HackneySpeculative

    The local housing supply might be affected by the outcome of the judicial review.

  • LewishamSpeculative

    The local construction costs might be influenced by the required affordable housing percentages.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. A disagreement over housing development plans between Greenwich and Lewisham must be referred to the Mayor of London.Sub-event
  2. A taskforce is targeting non-compliant landlords in the private rented sector, leading the council to issue notices and fines to improve standards.Sub-event
  3. Rumours suggest a secret deal between Chatham and Lewisham, linking Chatham flats to London homelessness.Sub-event
  4. Council challenges Mayor's housing policy1 source

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