Burnham’s council housing pivot risks an immediate drop in delivery by other parties

By Richard Cherry 2026-09-22T06:00:00

Richard Cherry Executive Chair Stonebond-Photoroom

As concerns emerge about potential development delays due to the prime minister’s policy shift, Richard Cherry argues housing needs a long-term approach, not political wins.

When Labour came to power in July 2024, the housebuilding sector was initially excited. Then-Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan for economic growth seemed to centre on facilitating development, with a commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes through planning reform and building on grey belt land.

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