National Planning Policy: consultation on proposed changes
Seeks views on specific changes to national planning policy to support delivery of new homes, including low cost homes for first time buyers.
Opened
7 Dec 2015
Closed
22 Feb 2016
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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.