Barratt put in plans for the largest number of new homes last year, with the group’s 2023 planning pipeline of 12,461 new homes including 464 homes at Florida Farm in St Helens. 

Persimmon, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey are also aiming to make up a large proportion of homes built in 2024, with 10,791, 7,716 and 6,673 homes submitted in planning applications respectively. 

While the number of units proposed fell, housebuilders’ focus on building new houses strengthened at the expense of plans for flats.

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In 2023, 89% of new homes entering the planning system were some type of house — up from 87% in the previous year.

In contrast, the proportion of flats in the planning pipeline fell back to 9% from 11% in 2022.

The balance of new homes proposed were bungalows or retirement housing.

Housing associations and registered social landlords submitted detailed planning applications to build 15,612 homes in 2023.

Clarion Housing proposed the largest number of new homes with detailed plans for 2,909 units.

With a steady flow of private and public sector projects moving through the planning system, the residential sector will continue to provide opportunities for the construction industry in 2024.