New Build Nightmares
Tonight · Season 2026 · Episode 3
With the government overhauling planning rules and pledging to 'go further than ever before' to deliver 370,000 new homes a year, what will this mean for where new housing is built, and for the quality of homes across Britain? Tom Barton reveals planning breaches on estates around the country, and speaks to homeowners who have experienced devastating flooding.
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Season
2026
Episode
3
Air Date
12/Feb/2026
Air Time
19:30
Runtime
30 min
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With the government overhauling planning rules and pledging to 'go further than ever before' to deliver 370,000 new homes a year, what will this mean for where new housing is built, and for the quality of homes across Britain? Tom Barton reveals planning breaches on estates around the country, and speaks to homeowners who have experienced devastating flooding.
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