Cutting red tape on heritage buildings could help unlock 670,000 homes, MPs tell government
Summary
A cross-party select committee has urged the government to reduce regulatory barriers affecting heritage buildings and introduce a heritage-to-housing scheme. The committee argues that the current approach is overly complacent and that reform could help unlock a significant number of homes.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in residential conversion, valuation and building assessment may see increased activity if heritage assets are brought into housing use. The proposal also signals potential changes in planning, conservation and compliance expectations for projects involving listed or historically sensitive buildings.
Key points
- Cross-party MPs are calling for a new heritage-to-housing scheme.
- The committee says the current approach to heritage buildings is 'deeply complacent'.
- The proposal is framed as a way to unlock 670,000 homes.
- The issue sits at the intersection of heritage protection and housing delivery.
Organisations:
Building Magazine, cross-party select committee, government
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