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Land Value Capture
30 October 2025
Lead MP
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Lab/Co-op
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
Housing
Word Count: 2304
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Florence Eshalomi raised concerns about land value capture in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
The Government should look at reforming land value capture policies to support a rapid increase in house building, introduce template clauses for section 106 agreements, and extend access to degree-level planning apprenticeships. The Government must also push for greater coverage of CIL where financially viable and publish its impact assessment on reducing London’s affordable housing target.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
The cost of land is one of the biggest root causes of the housing crisis, with land value soaring when farmland is granted planning permission for housing. The current system relies on section 106 agreements and community infrastructure levy, but these processes can be unpredictable and complex. Only 52% of local authorities are currently charging the community infrastructure levy, partly due to stretched planning departments.
Ben Obese-Jecty
Con
Huntingdon
Highlighted issues with London’s affordable housing target and questioned the accuracy of housing stock figures reported by the Mayor of London.
Acknowledged the points raised by Maya Ellis and emphasized the importance of infrastructure in new developments. Addressed questions regarding affordable housing targets and promised monthly updates on the issue.
Maya Ellis
Lab
Ribble Valley
Discussed issues with land value capture and the need for reforms to ensure developers contribute fairly to communities.
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