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
Labour — Dagenham 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 PennycookThe 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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