Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 112726

Social Rented Housing: Construction

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Margaret Mullane

LabourDagenham and Rainham

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure social housing delivery reduces the number of families waiting for (a) three, (b) four, and (c) 5 bedroom homes.

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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