The government’s loosened planning rules to unlock more housing, letting homeowners on larger plots build bigger homes—especially on corner lots—as long as they preserve neighborhood character. Part of a bold push for 1.5 million new homes by 2029, the move aims to boost urban density and services, with local councils still required to listen. But critics call it a “garden grab,” fearing local voices will be sidelined. Compounding the shift, mayors now hold override power, potentially skipping traditional planning permission entirely—a high-stakes balancing act between supply and community impact.
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