'Homes policy' risk to planning

摘要

The paper sets out the government's objectives to deliver a better supply of housing through the planning system. It proposes a new policy approach to making the planning system more responsive to the housing market, as well as contributing to sustainable development. The key elements of the new approach are claimed to be: 1. Assessments of need and demand and development of plan policies on the basis of a robust evidence base that look at housing markets and are developed in partnership with stakeholders; 2. A proactive approach using positive planning to deliver appropriate housing land, keep provision under review and maintain a rolling five-year supply of housing land within a 15-year time horizon.