The latest round will release land for over 8,000 new homes by March 2028 — creating thousands of construction jobs and transforming underused sites into places where people want to live and work, while protecting cherished green spaces. 

Minister for housing, Lee Rowley said: “We want to build the new homes people need and brownfield land is crucial to delivering the long-term plan for housing, as part our of mission to level up the country.

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“This fund will transform unloved and unused brownfield sites into thriving new communities, helping more young families on to the property ladder and creating thousands of jobs. 

“This is a game changer for councils, and I strongly encourage them to apply and reap the benefits in their local areas.” 

Shaun Davies, chair at the local government association said: “Following the success of the first two rounds of BLRF2 funding, I am pleased the LGA continues its partnership with DLUHC and cabinet office helping councils to access the latest round of this fund, which provides much needed capital grants to bring surplus council-owned sites forward for housing.”

There have been two rounds of funding allocations already announced in November 2022 and October 2023 and to date, the fund is supporting 89 local authorities, over 160 projects, and has provided over £100m to support councils to release land for almost 8,600 homes.

A brownfield-first approach is at the heart of the government’s planning reforms through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, which is now law.