• Reference: 2025/3627
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Recent research by Cities suggests that office-to-residential conversions under permitted development rights exploit “rent gaps” between office and residential use, particularly in London. What, if any, analysis has City Hall undertaken of how these conversions are affecting housing affordability?

• Reference: 2025/3626
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

The LGA has estimated that a quarter of the 130,000 families currently in temporary accommodation could have been housed if PDR schemes had contributed to affordable housing. Is the Mayor supporting calls for greater local authority control over conversions?

• Reference: 2025/3625
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

With studies showing that PDR homes are more likely to be smaller, darker, poorly ventilated, and in unsuitable locations, what assessment has the Mayor made of the quality of such housing in London, and what safeguards can or are being introduced?

• Reference: 2025/3624
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Given analysis by the Local Government Association that office-to-residential conversions under PDR have resulted in the loss of almost 28,000 affordable homes since 2013, what representations has the Mayor made to Government about these rights, and how will City Hall ensure that London secures affordable housing contributions from such schemes?

• Reference: 2025/3623
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Research shows that PBSA has delivered the equivalent of 10,500 homes since 2021 and could help free up more affordable housing. How will the Mayor ensure the next London Plan continues to support PBSA delivery?

• Reference: 2025/3622
• Question by: James Small-Edwards
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

How are you working with the London Collective Investment Vehicle and local authority pension funds to ensure that pooled assets are invested in London’s affordable housing and critical infrastructure projects?

• Reference: 2025/3621
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Of all homes delivered by City Hall funding between 2008 and 2016, how many have an EPC rating of Band C or above? Please provide a breakdown per band if available.

• Reference: 2025/3620
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Of all homes delivered by City Hall funding since 2016, how many have an EPC rating of Band C or above? Please provide a breakdown per band if available.

• Reference: 2025/3619
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

How many homes have seen an increase in their EPC rating as a result of work completed through the Warmer Homes London initiative?

• Reference: 2025/3618
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 09 October 2025

Since 2016 you have helped over 18,000 people off the streets. Please can you provide a breakdown by borough?