Savills says UK housebuilding peaks during 2016-2020 planning policy stability period

• Savills analysis linked policy stability to stronger UK housing delivery, with gains following the 2012 NPPF framework.
• Planning consents exceeded 300,000 a year from 2016-2020; completions peaked at 245,600 in the year to March 2020.
• Housing output weakened since 2020, with frequent policy changes compounding softer market conditions and tightening land supply.
• Planning applications rose 44% in the year to Q3 2025, signaling an early recovery in activity.
• Report urged a sustained period of policy consistency to let recent reforms take hold, despite ongoing viability and infrastructure constraints.

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