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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

New Homes

Monday 13 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Sally-Ann Hart asked the Minister about ensuring developers build homes promptly after obtaining planning permission.
  • The Minister welcomed the question and stated the government wants new homes built as soon as possible after planning permission is granted.
  • The Minister mentioned that the issue will be an important element of the forthcoming planning White Paper.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sally-Ann Hart Lab Rother Valley
Housing
Context

The housing White Paper provided that developers should start to build within two years of securing planning permission. This is part of ensuring timely construction.

Question

Developers must build homes promptly after obtaining planning permission. Will the Minister update on progress made to ensure developers comply with this requirement and do not hold land unused?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick

I welcome my hon. Friend to the House. We want new homes built as soon as possible once planning permission is granted. Referring to the previous housing White Paper, this matter will be an important element of the forthcoming planning White Paper. Developers and authorities should work closely locally to deliver timely construction, and I will look at whatever is necessary, including amending legislation, to ensure rapid home construction.

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