Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations
The UK government is loosening planning rules to allow for more housing developments near transport hubs, including on green belt land. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced a 'default yes' policy for such projects to help meet the target of 1.5 million new homes.
Ministers hope the new policy will help the government achieve its target of 1.5m new properties being built by the end of this parliament. Ministers hope the new policy will help the government achieve its target of 1.5m new properties being built by the end of this parliament. Planning policy Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sites
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