Up to 40,000 homes to be built on disused railway land
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – Platform4 merges two government bodies to develop brownfield railway sites, aiming to deliver 40,000 homes and attract over £350 million in private investment over ten years.
- The government aims to build up to 40,000 new homes on disused railway land, attracting £350m in private investment to create vibrant new communities with shops, green spaces and hotels.
- Industry groups warn that plans face obstacles including strains on infrastructure, construction backlogs, and regulatory delays holding up at least 40,000 new homes.
- The government says the developments will support jobs, growth, and provide much-needed homes near railways which "already connect up local and regional communities".
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First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land - Essex Magazine
Thousands of potential homeowners and families are set to benefit from new high-quality homes built on surplus railway land, as the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unlocks brownfield sites across the country for development. In a major boost for working people wanting to rent or own their first property, the Government is today (30 July) unveiling […]
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