Housing and Planning – a success story? Christine ME Whitehead LSE London The London Conference 26 October 2005 London School of Economics
Powers and Responsibilities The Spatial Development Strategy Implementation through planning guidance and S106 Advice and support Stretching the powers?
Limitations Allocation of subsidy Central government initiatives Role of the Regional Housing Board Role of local authorities Developer response –quantity –type
Areas of Success National leadership of the development of S106 implementation Increasing overall output/reuse of land/ densities Moving towards projected proportions of affordable housing? Cross London agreements
Table 1: Affordable Units through the Planning System 1999/002000/012001/022002/032003/04 London Granted Planning Permission3,5083,6486,4335,8539,374 Percentage increase over previous year Completed1,8421,9581,9043,1533,895 Percentage increase over previous year England Granted Planning Permission15,52914,76818,48023,72731,635 Percentage increase over previous year Completed9, Percentage increase over previous year London as a Proportion of England Granted Planning Permission Completed
Table 2: Regional Breakdown of Affordable Tenures (%) RentShared Ownership Other 2001/2 London75205 South East78202 England /4 London South East England662113
Challenges for the Future (1): Demand Fundamentals Demographics – longevity and immigration Affordability Overcrowding Homelessness
Challenges for the Future (2): Supply Issues The availability of government funding The Thames Gateway and Interregional relationships Costs Infrastructure
Challenges for the Future (3): The Land Use Planning Regime Tariffs versus negotiation Use of market indicators Possible Planning Gain Supplement Overall GLA has been a major positive influence. But success limited by market pressures; changing planning frameworks; and resources