Milton Keynes Exceeds Housing Targets, Sets Example for Peers

Recent developments in UK housing highlight innovative approaches to urban growth and design. Milton Keynes has surpassed government housing targets, delivering both high numbers of new homes and a substantial proportion of affordable housing, in part by repurposing underused commercial spaces and increasing city center density. Meanwhile, Graven Hill near Bicester stands as the nation’s largest self-build experiment, showcasing a diverse and eclectic mix of architectural styles driven by individual homeowners' visions, in stark contrast to the uniformity of traditional mass housing. These trends reflect a growing ambition for both scale and individuality in British urban planning, with local authorities and residents alike seeking to shape their communities beyond conventional norms.