Yes — but they must:
- Prove that delivery is blocked due to infrastructure or capacity issues.
- Show that the proposed support would unlock meaningful housing growth.
- Often partner with developers or landowners in joint funding bids.
In some cases, Homes England can step in to support delivery, especially for large schemes or Garden Towns.
🚫 But: Being under-delivery alone doesn’t guarantee funding.
- Councils aren’t automatically given more money just for failing to meet targets.
- In fact, persistent under-delivery can trigger penalties, such as the presumption in favour of development (tilted balance).