Glasgow City Development Plan 2 Unlocks Land for Over 30,000 New Homes

Glasgow has unlocked land for over 30,000 new homes under its newly approved City Development Plan 2, a 10-year blueprint for regeneration and development. The plan forms part of efforts to address local housing needs following the city's declaration of a housing emergency in November 2023.

The city is investing over £535 million through its Strategic Housing Investment Plan to deliver nearly 6,500 new affordable homes by 2027/28. This programme targets an 80% social rent share for new build housing approved through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, along with goals for family-sized and wheelchair-adaptable homes.

Impact on access to housing for residents

These measures are projected to increase the supply of homes available at social rents in Glasgow. Residents seeking family-sized units or homes adapted for wheelchair use may encounter more options as projects advance under the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The wider Strategic Housing Investment Plan potentially aims for 11,559 new affordable homes and 550 acquired private homes for social rent.

Glasgow supports Scotland's national Housing to 2040 strategy, which commits to delivering 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with at least 70% for social rent. This alignment means local delivery contributes to the broader national target while focusing on immediate needs within the city.

Next steps in delivery

The city has submitted a request for an £890 million grant from the Scottish Government to support the wider programme. Implementation will proceed through existing council processes and partnerships with housing providers, with progress tracked against the timelines set out in the Strategic Housing Investment Plan and City Development Plan 2.

Residents can expect continued updates on site-specific developments as land identified under the City Development Plan 2 moves through planning stages. The focus remains on meeting the targets for affordable housing supply outlined in the approved documents.