UK: We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in the campaign for justice for RAAC-affected homeowners in Wales. Today, the official petition submitted to the Welsh Government has entered a crucial new phase. 

For decades, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)—a lightweight, cheaper alternative to traditional concrete—was used in the construction of homes and public buildings across the UK. But RAAC has since been revealed to have serious structural flaws, with many buildings now at risk of sudden collapse without warning. In Wales, dozens of families—particularly elderly homeowners—have discovered their properties are affected, leaving them facing life-altering repair bills, mortgage rejections, plummeting property values, and in many cases, the threat of bankruptcy or homelessness. 

Despite the growing evidence of systemic oversight failures, the Welsh Government has so far offered only limited local support—and ruled out a national remediation fund or a public inquiry. That’s why this petition is so vital. 

Just over a month ago we launched a Welsh Government Petition on 12 June 2025, our petition calling for a national RAAC remediation fund, a statutory public inquiry, and the creation of a High-Risk Property Register has already passed the 250-signature threshold required for official review. The Petitions Portal now confirms that: 
“The Petitions Committee will consider this petition.” 

This is a moment of huge elation for campaigners, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the Welsh Government does not turn a blind eye to the suffering of dozens of affected families—many of them elderly—facing crippling repair costs, mental health trauma, and the looming threat of homelessness and bankruptcy. 

Chairman Wilson Chowdhry Speaks Out 

“This news brings great joy and renewed hope to those of us who have been fighting to get the voices of RAAC homeowners heard in Wales. The Petitions Committee’s review opens the door to real change. 

But our work isn’t over. With the petition remaining open until 12 November 2025, we now urge every concerned citizen to sign and share it widely. If we reach 10,000 signatures, the petition becomes eligible for debate in the Senedd—a critical step that would force government ministers to engage with the full scale of this crisis. 

Even short of a debate, every additional signature strengthens our mandate and sends a clear message: the public wants justice, fairness, and action.” 

— Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman, UK RAAC Campaign Group 

Learning From Scotland’s Example 

Campaigners in Wales are buoyed by the progress seen in Scotland following a similar petition. There, the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee has already agreed to: 

Keep the petition open to allow further engagement; 

Consult professional bodies, including Built Environment Scotland and RICS;  Read their responses (here) and then click Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration for all submissions. 

Seek answers from the Minister for Housing about financial support gaps; 

Explore UK Government funding for RAAC remediation; 

Request updates on improving Home Report standards; 

Consider formal evidence sessions, potentially calling in the Housing Minister. 

This proactive, transparent approach is exactly what RAAC homeowners in Wales deserve—and we are hopeful that the Welsh Petitions Committee will follow suit. 

Why This Matters 

As our recent article, “RAAC Crisis in Wales: Why the Welsh Government Must Do More for Homeowners in Despair,” outlines, the crisis isn’t just technical—it’s deeply human. Families bought homes in good faith, only to discover hidden structural defects that were long known to officials but never disclosed to the public. 

So far, support has been limited, inconsistent, and often inaccessible. While some homeowners in areas like Gower Estate have received grants or loans, others have been left to bear five-figure repair bills alone.