URGENT LAND PROMOTION ALERT: The Window of Opportunity is Closing!
The government aims to build 1.5 million homes in England over the course of this Parliament. This has been backed up by changes to NPPF for example, allowing certain development in the grey belt, as well as proposed reforms to speed up Local Plan making.
The 5-Year Housing Land Supply is at a critical low across key local planning authorities, creating a time-sensitive opportunity for landowners!
The numbers are stark (as of 21.04.2026):
Warwick District Council is reporting a critically low 1.96 years.
Other authorities facing significant shortfalls include Cherwell District Council (3.1 years), Rugby Borough Council (3.4 years), West Oxfordshire District Council (4.3 years), and Cotswold District Council, which has conceded a shortfall in a recent appeal.
This deficit means opportunities exist right now to bring forward sites for development, even those that have been overlooked or previously refused.
Don’t wait—the moment to act is now! As councils work to improve their housing supply, this window of opportunity will close.
Dobson-Grey is positioned to help you maximise this limited-time potential:
Planning Expertise: Our highly competent planners excel at navigating the complexities of the planning system, advising on site promotion through local plans or submitting planning applications to move your site forward swiftly.
Agency Protection: Our expert agency team supports your financial position and interests, providing essential market advice and assistance with site disposal and acquisition for private clients.
Seize this urgent market opening before it vanishes. Contact Amber Westall, Business Admin Apprentice, [email protected] , 01789 298 006 for further information on promotion of your sites.