"The government is set to impose strict new mandatory housebuilding targets with no leeway for local authorities, aiming for a total of 370,000 new homes a year in England."
"Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook emphasized that local authorities should have a say in how development is carried out, rather than if it happens at all, highlighting a shift in planning power."
"Concerns have been raised by Labour councils, claiming the targets are 'unrealistic' and 'impossible to achieve', amid fears of local community interests being overlooked."
"The overhaul of the NPPF requires councils to prioritize previously developed land and reassess green belt areas to facilitate housing development, raising debates about urban sprawl and community needs."
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