New planning regulations proposed in England is now out for consultation, including revisions to the National Planning Policy (NPP) relating to housing issues, with a deadline for responses being 25 January.
DCLG writes:
This consultation is seeking views on some specific changes to National Planning Policy in the following areas:
- broadening the definition of affordable housing, to expand the range of low cost housing opportunities for those aspiring to own their new home
- increasing residential density around commuter hubs, to make more efficient use of land in suitable locations
- supporting sustainable new settlements, development on brownfield land and small sites, and delivery of housing allocated in plans
- supporting delivery of starter homes
A draft equalities assessment is also being published and this consultation also seeks views on the draft assessment and any additional evidence that should be taken into account.
View the news release and more information on the proposals
