Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 104603

Affordable Housing: Construction

Tabled: 9 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that the planning system delivers sufficient affordable homes to meet the needs of families currently living in temporary accommodation.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that local authorities should assess the size, type, and tenure of housing needed for different groups, including those who require affordable and social rent homes, and should reflect this in thei...

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