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Housing and Planning – a success story? Christine ME Whitehead LSE London The London Conference 26 October 2005 London School of Economics
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Powers and Responsibilities The Spatial Development Strategy Implementation through planning guidance and S106 Advice and support Stretching the powers?
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Limitations Allocation of subsidy Central government initiatives Role of the Regional Housing Board Role of local authorities Developer response –quantity –type
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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
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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 417-960 Completed1,8421,9581,9043,1533,895 Percentage increase over previous year 6-36624 England Granted Planning Permission15,52914,76818,48023,72731,635 Percentage increase over previous year -5252833 Completed9,2449297103001259216380 Percentage increase over previous year 1112230 London as a Proportion of England Granted Planning Permission2325342530 Completed2021182524
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Table 2: Regional Breakdown of Affordable Tenures (%) RentShared Ownership Other 2001/2 London75205 South East78202 England771310 2003/4 London602812 South East612514 England662113
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Challenges for the Future (1): Demand Fundamentals Demographics – longevity and immigration Affordability Overcrowding Homelessness
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Challenges for the Future (2): Supply Issues The availability of government funding The Thames Gateway and Interregional relationships Costs Infrastructure
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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
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