A planning system fit for purpose can contribute towards our future economic prosperity. Labour wants a planning system that supports jobs and growth, meets our need for affordable housing and contributes towards young people's future prosperity. But it is not the planning system that is to blame for Britain's faltering economic recovery or growing housing crisis. The blame lies with this Government's reckless and ill-thought-out policies. In the second quarter of this year, permissions for new homes fell to 25,000, the second lowest number granted in any quarter in the past five years, and 35,000 lower than the quarterly requirement of nearly 60,000 if we are to meet our housing need.
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