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Government announces plan to increase housing targets

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Published on: 30 July 2024

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LNB News 30/07/2024

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Issue Date: 30 July 2024

Published Date: 30 July 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The government has announced an overhaul of the planning system to fix the foundations and grow the economy. There will be an overhaul of the planning system that will see new mandatory targets for councils and a review of the greenbelt to identify ‘grey belt’ land. The aim is to meet local housing needs, with ‘golden rules’ driving 50% delivery of affordable homes. The new system will ensure every area must have local housing plans with the government ready to step in if areas fall off track.

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