Joanna Averley, Chief Planner, MHCLG

PropTech innovation takes on housing delivery challenges  

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A group of people including Chief Planner Joanna Averley and representatives from the 12 selected pilots

Following rigorous judging, 12 project teams have been selected from 84 applications to tackle three fundamental problems holding back housing delivery in England. Working alongside local authority and developer partners, each innovator will work until March 2026 testing their solutions in the real world.

Unlocking innovation in planning: Reflections on the PropTech Innovation Challenge 

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Two surveyors in high visibility jackets, overseeing a housing construction site

The PropTech Innovation Challenge has revealed the potential for technology to revolutionise planning and housing delivery. Attracting 84 applications, with 225 partners, it demonstrates industry-wide commitment to finding innovative solutions which can help us meet our ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes.