August 14, 2025

London High-Rise Projects Stall as New Safety Regulator Causes Approval Delays

London High-Rise Projects Stall as New Safety Regulator Causes Approval Delays

A significant but largely overlooked trend is emerging: new high-rise developments are stalling as approvals from the new Building Safety Regulator face lengthy delays. London has been hit the hardest, with the number of new project starts down 59% compared with last year.