Co-living is gaining recognition as part of London’s housing mix, but securing planning permission is only part of the challenge.
Writing for BTR News, Chloe Brown, Associate in Newsteer’s Planning team, explores how the debate is shifting towards where co-living can make a positive contribution, complement conventional housing and support affordable housing delivery.
While the planning pipeline has grown, viability, construction costs and funding constraints continue to hold schemes back. For developers and investors, success depends on bringing together the right location, high-quality accommodation, effective management and a commercially viable route to delivery.
Chloe considers what this changing landscape means for the sector and how co-living can become an established part of London’s housing offer.
Read Chloe’s full article on BTR News (free registration required).
