Locally-Driven Planning Could Boost New Home Construction

 

It has been suggested that a surge in new homes being constructed could occur if government proposals to implement a locally-driven planning system are successfully introduced.

Liz Pearce, chief executive of the British Property Federation, said the scheme has the potential to deliver "better development" within communities.

"However, we would urge ministers to ensure their planning changes help stimulate the growth needed to get the economy moving and pull the country out of debt," she added.

Ms Pearce claimed it is vital incentives to encourage the building of new dwellings and localism does not lead to "NIMBYism". The coalition government should press ahead with their initiatives to give local authorities more persuasion to create sustainable developments, including the New Homes Bonus and retention of local business rates, she concluded.

 

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