In a time when localism is in vogue, the governance conflict arises between elected local councils and the Westminster government determined to meet housing needs.
Despite local council's opposition, the Westminster government, led by Angela Rayner, will take final authority on housing developments, raising concerns over the democratic process.
Councillor Julien Speed highlighted the absurdity of their situation - the local council, albeit in a precarious position, is rendered powerless in the face of housing targets.
The push for development risks damaging essential agricultural land in an area known as the 'garden of England', challenging the balance between housing and food security.
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