Local House Building Targets Affordability Assessment 2026-01-12
2026-01-12
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
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Context
The current methodology used to set local house building targets is causing significant increases in some rural areas, particularly East Hampshire. The question focuses on the unintended consequences of this method.
I am grateful to the Secretary of State for his response. The housing formula has resulted in huge increases for parts of rural England, including a doubling of the number in my East Hampshire constituency, and it should be reviewed overall. However, this question is about one specific aspect, whereby in an unintended way, the mix of housing that is being delivered might be skewed. I have written to the Secretary of State’s colleague, the Minister for Housing and Planning, and all I ask is that the Department looks at that with an open mind and considers it fully.
I am always happy to listen to suggestions from the right hon. Gentleman and ensure that he gets a response. I reassure him that housing targets reflect the baseline of local housing stock, but I will ensure that he gets the letter he has requested.
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Assessment & feedback
The Secretary of State did not commit to reviewing the specific aspect of the methodology where the mix of housing delivered might be skewed.
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