Planning overhaul launched
6th March 2018

The government yesterday (5 March) launched what it says is a major overhaul to the National Planning Policy Framework – the first in 6 years – ‘to deliver the homes the country needs’.

Housing Secretary Sajid Javid, said: “An entire generation is being locked out of a broken housing market as prices and rents race ahead of supply. Reforming the planning system is the crucial next step to building the homes the country needs.

“This government is determined to fix the broken housing market and restore the dream of home ownership for a new generation. There is no silver bullet to this problem but we’re re-writing the rules on planning so we can take action on all fronts.

“In moving to a more integrated society, the focus for everyone, whether a developer or a neighbourhood group, must be to come together to build the homes our communities deserve.

Speaking to the House of Commons, Javid added: “We have got to get the country building …it cannot happen soon enough”.

His speech to MPs can be seen at: http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/d70aa385-2738-4177-855d-282a43b4a591?in=17:14:23