The Labour government's upcoming planning bill will significantly enhance the powers of local councils and mayors in England and Wales to acquire land for affordable housing. This legislation will remove the need for central government permission for compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), particularly disregarding the 'hope value' of properties. By streamlining this process, Labour aims to address housing shortages and regenerate communities more effectively, with a target of creating 1.5 million homes by the end of the current parliamentary term, despite past challenges in meeting such ambitious goals.
Councils and mayors will gain stronger powers to seize land for affordable housing, aiming to expedite construction and address the national housing crisis.
The Labour government’s new bill will eliminate the need for councils to consider a property’s hope value, allowing for more efficient compulsory purchase orders.
The planning overhaul aims to facilitate the construction of 1.5 million new homes during this parliament while tackling local opposition against development.
Government officials argue that these changes will lead to quicker, cheaper construction of homes, schools, and hospitals, effectively revitalizing local communities.
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