Some time ago, the Guardian reported on a proposal in Westminster to ban larger housing in an effort to keep that Borough' super rich out. I doubt whether it is actually going to be an enforceable "ban" since that would fetter discretion, but I can see the intent.
Brent actually does the opposite, not to placate the super rich but to provide for larger families.
The market itself does not cater to such people because developers can make more money though building rabbit hutches than family housing. As a result, practically the only family housing being built is that where Brent has demanded it as part of the planning process, something to consider when you next hear about the number of "affordable" units in a development.
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