Commuter home builds soar David Callaghan05/06/2016 | Residential | LondonPrintDownload The number of planning applications for new homes in the commuter belt around London has rocketed. Successful applications doubled in number around the capital last year, according to law firm EMW. Mail on Sunday 90 Thank you for reading EG Want to read more? Enjoy a story a week for FREE. Register Find Out More Already a subscriber or registered user? Sign in