LGIU Response: National Planning Policy Framework revisions

Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU, said:

“Local government is eager to support the Government’s house building agenda. But planning is only one part of this picture. House building has to be seen in the context of local economic development, skills provision and public service delivery.

“As leaders of place – councils are not just concerned with delivering houses but with building homes and communities.

It’s right that the Government has high expectations of councils, but they also need to provide them with the support that will enable them to rise to this challenge.”

ENDS