Labour Party's Representative, Rachel Reeves, unveils the blueprint for a Government-led site on their platform
The Labour Party has unveiled a new plan to address the housing crisis in England, with a focus on re-introducing mandatory housing targets for local councils and reviewing the boundaries of Green Belt lands.
As Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has announced that the Labour Party will re-introduce housing targets through the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The aim is to ensure a balanced housing mix across the country, addressing the need for various types of homes in different regions.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will write to local councils and planning authorities to review the green belt boundaries. The purpose is to determine if certain areas qualify as Grey Belt, which refers to neglected or ruined areas of green belt land, typically categorized as brownfield sites but located just outside major cities.
The Labour Party's plan does not provide specific details on how the government will ensure a balanced housing mix or tackle planning red tape. However, it is clear that the party intends to prioritize building on urban brownfield sites and aims to hire 300 additional planning officers to process applications faster and support local councils.
In addition, the plan includes a commitment to tackle planning regulations that have delayed projects for years before construction begins. Local councils will still have the authority to decide what and where new homes will be built, but the government reserves the right to intervene if targets are not met.
Rachel Reeves has also expressed the need to build on the grey belt to meet housing targets. However, it remains unclear if the plan includes incentives for building on grey belt land.
The re-introduced housing targets aim to help meet the government's manifesto pledge of building 1.5 million homes over the government's tenure. Large projects may be taken nationally, not locally, if necessary.
The Labour Party's plan does not provide details on how the government will "make sure we've got the housing mix our country needs". It also does not specify the exact measures to be taken to tackle planning red tape. These aspects of the plan will likely be the subject of further discussion and development as the Labour Party moves forward with its housing strategy.
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