Sadiq Khan was accused of “sending bulldozers to London’s green belts,” as he warned that relaxing rules could be the only way to resolve the housing crisis.
In the shift in location, the mayor used speeches to argue that the Brownfield site alone could not meet the needs of capital.
He suggested releasing “low-quality” green belts to developers with conditions such as affordable housing and transportation connections.
So far, Sir Sadiq has opposed allowing the use of such land until the previously developed brownfield options are exhausted.
But the Labour government’s difficult goal to build 1.5 million houses in parliament.
London has a new goal to add 88,000 new homes per year, but the city currently plans to offer only about 40,000 per year.
Meanwhile, rents in the capital rose 11.5% last year, with the city council spending £4 million a day to make temporary accommodation amid the increase in homelessness.
Sadiq Khan (photo in Greenwich today) is accused of “delivering bulldozers to London’s green belt as he warns that loosening the rules may be the only way to resolve the housing crisis
Sir Sadiq said Brownfield remains a priority, but audiences in Greenwich today said: “We have to be honest with Londoners and that alone is not enough to meet our needs.”
He has initiated consultations on the next version of the London plan that will shed light on his vision for the development of the capital over the next two decades.
The City Hall has begun a review of the green belt land, which is in line with the government’s policy to establish more policies on the low-quality part of the green belt (so-called “gray belt” land.
However, other possibilities will now be explored to ensure that enough land meets London’s housing needs.
“The truth is that we have not repaired the housing yet,” Sir Sadik said.
“Green belts are usually low-quality land, well maintained and Londoners don’t really enjoy it. “Only about 13% of parks and parks and areas are accessible to the public,” he said. ”
So given the partial quality of London Greenbelt and the extent of the housing crisis, I believe the current location is wrong, outdated, and simply unsustainable.
“The development of carefully selected green belt sections that are done in the right way will allow us to unlock hundreds of thousands of new homes. This can not only help a lot in ending the housing crisis, but also provide a huge boost to our economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner welcomed the “bold proposal” and said “it was a challenge to deal with the London housing crisis”.
But Shadow Housing Minister Kevin Hollinrake said: “The public is already completely bound. Starmer and Rayner dressed up what they call the “gray belt” plan as some abandoned garage front yards – but in fact, Sadiq Khan covered thousands of acres of protected green belt land to cover up his shocking housing record is the green light.
Year after year, Sadiq Khan failed to provide housing needs in London. Now, instead of taking responsibility, he tried to overturn the failed road by sending bulldozers into our green fields.
Labor’s approach is always the same: tear down the rules of the local community, silence, and sweep away the long-standing protection. There are thousands of Brownfields in London crying for regeneration – but labor would rather sacrifice green space than make proper plans.
“This is the result of reducing London housing goals and reward failures. Labor is out of reach, out of ideas, and willing to sell the green space in Britain.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner welcomes the “bold proposal” saying “it’s a challenge to deal with the London housing crisis”
Claire Holland, the leader of the Lambes Council and chairman of the London Council, supported the proposal: “London is dealing with the country’s worst housing pressure and urgently needs to build new homes, especially affordable ones.
“The administrative district is definitely a family-friendly building and is committed to working with the mayor and the government to promote housing delivery throughout the capital.”
“When housing costs force too many of us into poverty and homelessness, the mayor articulates his ambitions to build the homes we need, including proper green belts,” said Ben Twomey, CEO of the campaign group rental.
