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Housing: Young People

Asked by Nadia WhittomeLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 November 2025UIN 87891

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will require local authorities to consider the needs of young people as a specific group in their local housing needs assessments.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The National Planning Policy Framework already makes clear that local authorities should assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community and plan accordingly. These groups should include, but are not limited to, those who require affordable housing, families with children, looked after children, students, and people who rent their homes.

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