Delivering on delivery—government consults on build-out transparency measures

Table of contents

• Consultation
• What are the key points of the consultation?
• Which developments would be subject to the new build-out measures?
• Build out statements
• Commencement notices
• Progress reports
• What are the implications for developers and LPAs?
• Working paper
• What are the key points?
• What are the key implications for developers and LPAs?

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Article summary

Planning analysis: On 25 May 2025, the government published a technical consultation on the implementation of a new statutory build-out reporting framework, including requirements for build out statements, commencement notices and annual progress reports for larger residential schemes, alongside a new power for local planning authorities (LPAs) to decline to determine applications due to slow build-out rates. A working paper was published alongside the consultation, inviting views on further action the government should take to speed up homes being built. This includes a proposal for a ‘Delayed Homes Penalty’ as a ‘last-resort measure’ to encourage quicker housing delivery where development falls materially behind pre-agreed build out schedules.