Government Unveils Major Housing Plan, Sparking Controversy
Update: 2025-12-16
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The UK government unveils major planning rule changes, aiming to build 1.5 million new homes in England within five years. The updated National Planning Policy Framework proposes default approvals for high-density housing near railway stations and in urban areas, simplifying biodiversity rules. However, critics accuse the government of threatening green belts and residential gardens, favoring top-down targets over local concerns. The government defends a brownfield-first approach, with preferential treatment for projects supporting local businesses and town centers.
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