Daniel Davies

Developers and housing associations say Wales’ planning system is delaying construction and preventing the country from meeting housing targets. They argue applications can take up to five years and are calling for an overhaul and increased government funding to offset higher building costs. The Welsh government maintains it is committed to delivering 20,000 social homes by 2030, supported by additional budget allocations and the creation of a national agency to help streamline planning and development. Figures show current homebuilding levels fall well short of annual needs, despite a modest increase from the previous year.