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Built environment industry responses to the Spring Statement 2025

Following the publication of the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, several built environment industry bodies have released their responses.

HMT announces taskforce to accelerate housing development on public defence land

HM Treasury (HMT) has announced a new taskforce to accelerate the construction of homes on surplus public defence land across England. The taskforce will explore new delivery models and foster collaboration among government bodies, including the Ministry of Defence and Homes England, to identify, develop, and release unused public land for housing development. Additionally, a new property company, formed by Network Rail and London & Continental Railways, is set to become operational in late 2025. The company aims to attract public and private investment to develop brownfield sites, with the potential to deliver up to 40,000 homes over the next decade. The first development sites will be in Newcastle, Cambridge, Manchester, and Nottingham.

Property weekly highlights—27 March 2025

This week's edition of Property weekly highlights includes: the Spring Statement 2025, a case clarifying the statutory test for a ‘self-contained part of building’ in right to manage claims, a High Court decision concerning the grant of a freezing injunction prohibiting disposal or diminution of certain assets, the government’s response to the consultation on the Building Safety Levy, an increase in the Flood Re levy and the latest HM Land Registry guidance updates.

Welsh Government launches consultation on building control reforms for high-risk buildings

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation seeking views on proposed changes to building regulations and the introduction of a new building control regime for higher-risk buildings in Wales. The consultation, which opened on 26 March 2025, invites responses from stakeholders on two key areas: the proposed new building control regime for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to the building regulations in Wales. Responses can be submitted via the online form, email (enquiries.brconstruction@gov.wales) or post until 25 May 2025.

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