In recent years, the UK has witnessed a significant surge in demand for student accommodation, driven by various factors that have reshaped the higher education landscape. 

Last week, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government unveiled a new proposal for planning reform, furthering the government’s commitment to accelerate Britain’s housing development and optimise urban land use.

The UK's housing crisis has placed local authorities under pressure to meet growing housing demand. Two critical tools in addressing this are the Five-Year Housing Land Supply (5YHLS) and the Housing Delivery Test (HDT). These mechanisms guide how local authorities manage housing development and respond to shortfalls.