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Local Government and Home Builders collaborate on delivery of new homes

The Local Housing Delivery Group (LHDG), chaired by Sir John Harman, recently published its dual review of local plan viability testing and local standards in new housing development at an event hosted by group secretariat, NHBC (National House-Building Council). 

 

Following a request from Housing Minister Grant Shapps, the group was established as a unique collaboration between local government and house builders to help address the current chronic housing crisis. 

 

With the reduction in central planning guidance and the forthcoming abolition of regional housing targets, the role of local authorities in planning for new homes becomes even more critical. The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) poses a challenge for them to develop local plans which are both sustainable and viable.

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