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Affordable and Sustainable Housing

Thursday 23 May 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Church Commissioners are bringing forward new amounts of housing across England, including affordable homes.
  • Church Commissioners aim to provide a higher proportion of affordable housing than required in some cases.
  • Church Commissioners do not have any land in North Devon for housing at the moment.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Housing Religion & Faith
Context

The Church of England's land usage is under scrutiny for potential contributions to affordable housing. The question arises from the need to address housing shortages and affordability issues.

Question

Whether the Church of England is taking steps to provide affordable and sustainable housing on its land, considering the urgent need across many regions in England.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Church Commissioners are bringing forward substantial new amounts of housing across England, including affordable homes, in accordance with local planning policy. Where possible, they also seek to provide a higher proportion of affordable housing than required by using rural exception sites.

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Housing Religion & Faith
Context

North Devon faces significant challenges with affordable housing, prompting questions about the Church's involvement and potential support.

Question

I thank my hon. Friend for his response, but given that affordable housing is such a concern across North Devon, can the Church do any more to assist?

Answer from Andrew Selous

Unfortunately, the Church Commissioners themselves do not have any land in North Devon for housing at the moment. However, I will put the hon. Friend in touch with the diocese of Exeter to see whether it has opportunities in its own land portfolio.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific assistance or action in North Devon

How: Put Her In Touch With The Diocese Of Exeter

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