"Almost 30,000 new homes across the UK are currently stalled because of concerns about sewer and wastewater capacity, including 7,000 affordable homes. Developers have paid £2.3 billion to water companies since 2020 to fund infrastructure upgrades, yet planning permissions are still being delayed. According to the Home Builders Federation (HBF), the disconnect between councils, water companies and national policy is choking off housing supply."
"Developers have paid nearly £2.3 billion to water companies over the past five years - £600 million in direct payments and £1.72 billion in assets such as sewers and pumping stations - but many councils are still refusing planning permissions due to perceived sewerage capacity issues. The 30,000 stalled homes would generate an estimated £900 million in Section 106 contributions, funding schools, roads, green spaces, and public amenities."
Almost 30,000 new homes across the UK are stalled because of concerns about sewer and wastewater capacity, including 7,000 affordable homes. Developers have paid £2.3 billion to water companies since 2020 to fund infrastructure upgrades, comprising £600 million in direct payments and £1.72 billion in assets such as sewers and pumping stations. Many councils are still refusing planning permissions due to perceived sewerage capacity issues despite these contributions. The stalled developments would generate an estimated £900 million in Section 106 contributions for schools, roads, green spaces, and public amenities. The Home Builders Federation highlights a disconnect between councils, water companies and national policy and is urging government action.
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