Agenda 2025

The ambition to build at scale is being tested by a perfect storm of rising costs, new regulation, and market uncertainty. Viability is no longer just a challenge for high value areas; it is an issue across the country that is stopping schemes before they start. This panel will bring together developers, housing associations, funders and advisors to examine the real numbers behind stalled sites and to explore which types of projects can still move forward. Speakers will consider the impact of planning delays, building safety requirements, land values, and infrastructure costs on development pipelines. The discussion will also focus on what needs to change in policy, funding, and partnership models to turn more permissions into completed homes in 2026 and beyond.