Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 37578

Housing: Construction

Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether (a) long-term vacant and (b) derelict homes returned to use count towards local housing targets.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
I refer the hon. Member to the government response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation (Question 15) which can be found on gov.uk here.