UK housing developers face backlash over unpaid infrastructure commitments

MP Ben Maguire criticised developer Wainhomes for seeking to withdraw a £348,798 Section 106 payment intended for a new primary school, GP surgery and other infrastructure in Bodmin, Cornwall. He highlighted the case in his "Infrastructure First" Bill and urged Cornwall Council to retain the funding.

In Swindon, residents of the Abbey Farm estate and local councillors say developers Redrow and Vistry have left flood‑management, park safety and landscaping works unfinished, costing nearly £200,000. Councillor Kate Tomlinson accused the firms of refusing to engage, warning that the costs could be passed to homeowners. The Home Owners Alliance called for stronger redress mechanisms for buyers of new homes.