30,000 Homes Held Back by Sewage Capacity Concerns, HBF Claims

How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain

Tens of thousands of new homes are stuck in planning limbo as sewer capacity concerns and regulatory delays leave communities waiting.

Tens of thousands of new homes blocked by failure to build wastewater capacity

Almost 30,000 new homes are currently blocked, including 7,000 Affordable Homes, due to supposed concerns over inadequate wastewater infrastructure, exacerbating the housing crisis, according to new research by the Home Builders Federation.

Wastewater issues stall almost 30,000 homes – HBF

30,000 homes held back by sewage capacity concerns, HBF claims

Trade body tells government to take immediate action to unlock delivery

UK wastewater policy delaying new homes, say HBF

The Home Builders Federation (HBF)has released a new report titled ‘A Drain on the Nation’, examining the country’s infrastructure and its effect on home building According to the research, current inconsistencies in UK wastewater policy are delaying the construction of 30,000 new homes. This includes 7,000 affordable homes, as wastewater infrastructure in certain areas is too lacking to support them. High fees for developers, regardless The rep…

Lack of wastewater capacity is delaying tens of thousands of homes

New research has estimated that almost 30,000 new homes are currently blocked, including 7,000 affordable homes, due to supposed concerns over inadequate wastewater infrastructure.