Minimum space requirements for London homes should be abolished by planners to allow micro-homes of less than 37 sq m to be built, according to the Adam Smith Institute. The thinktank said that while there was a need for more housing in London, it also needed to build new homes.
Minimum space requirements for London homes should be abolished by planners to allow micro-homes of less than 37 sq m to be built, according to the Adam Smith Institute. The think tank claims this would help address the capital’s housing shortage, along with providing more suitable accommodation for younger people, who prefer smaller, more functional accommodation closer to the city's centre and with on-site amenities, such as games rooms and co-working facilities.