On Thursday 8 October, Bob Seely will introduce a debate in the House of Common Chamber on the formula used to determine new housing allocations in local areas. This is a debate determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
Commons Library debate pack: Planning reform and house building targets (246 KB , PDF)
This briefing contains an overview of the proposed change to the housing need formula and links to relevant press articles and comment. A short overview, with data relating to local areas, is available from the Library article: Housing: How is need assessed? (1 October 2020). An overview of the Government’s proposed housing reforms is set out in the Library briefing: Planning for the Future: planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms (20 August 2020).
Commons Library debate pack: Planning reform and house building targets (246 KB , PDF)
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
This paper provides data on homeless households in temporary accommodation in England and outlines initiatives and issues associated with the use of temporary accommodation.