Boris Johnson speaks on overhaul of planning system

The video discusses simplifying the process to increase affordable housing, reflecting on past successes in London. It introduces a new infrastructure levy to encourage developers to build more affordable homes, aiming to provide diverse housing options and help people onto the property ladder.

What was a key strategy used in London to increase affordable housing?

• Encouraging developers to start projects

• Reducing taxes for homeowners

• Limiting the number of new developments

• Increasing property prices

What is the purpose of the new infrastructure levy mentioned in the video?

• To reduce the number of new homes

• To increase taxes on luxury homes

• To simplify the process for developers

• To provide subsidies for renters

How does the speaker believe the new solution will affect housing?

• It will make housing more expensive

• It will decrease the number of homes built

• It will increase the variety of housing tenures

• It will limit housing to social rent only

What types of housing tenure does the speaker mention?

• Only social rent

• Only private ownership

• Social rent and part ownership

• Only rental housing

What is the ultimate goal of the discussed housing strategy?

• To increase property taxes

• To help people onto the property ladder

• To reduce the number of affordable homes

• To limit housing to urban areas