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Asked by John MilneLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 September 2024UIN 2217

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to amend the standard method formula for calculating housing need.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Government has set out changes to how we plan for the homes we need as part of the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework launched on 30 July. This includes a proposal to amend the standard method formula for calculating housing need.

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