The Department for Communities and Local Government has opened a consultation to seek views on some specific changes to National Planning Policy in the following areas:
- broadening the definition of affordable housing, to expand the range of low cost housing opportunities for those aspiring to own their new home
- increasing residential density around commuter hubs, to make more efficient use of land in suitable locations
- supporting sustainable new settlements, development on brownfield land and small sites, and delivery of housing allocated in plans
- supporting delivery of starter homes
The consultation closes on 25 January 2016 and is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-consultation-on-proposed-changes