UK Government Scraps Plan to Cut Affordable Housing Quotas for Small Developments

The UK government has abandoned a proposal to remove affordable housing quotas for private developers building between 10 and 49 homes. This decision follows significant opposition from housing experts who argued the change would lead to a substantial reduction in the availability of cheaper homes, particularly in rural areas.

The proposed relaxation of rules was met with an overwhelmingly negative response during a public consultation. Ministers have acknowledged this "significant opposition" and stated that a new approach is required. The original plan aimed to streamline development processes for smaller sites, but concerns were raised that it would disproportionately impact the supply of affordable housing.