Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 24778
Owner Occupation: Older People
Tabled: 17 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help older residents in rural areas to downsize.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe updated National Planning Policy Framework is clear that local authorities should assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including older people, and reflect this in planning policies.As the needs of o...
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