Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 61670

Housing: West Dorset

Tabled: 20 June 2025

Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support Dorset council to ensure housing developments in West Dorset are (a) affordable and (b) suitable for young families.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

It is for local planning authorities to assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including young families and older residents. As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 November 2024 (HCW...

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