How new homes are planned

Fact Sheet 2

Homes England, 2023
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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Fact Sheet

Abstract

Looks at how new homes are planned. Discusses: the process for planning new homes; where are new homes needed; how communities can get involved to influence the development of new homes; what is the planning application process; and what are statutory consultees.

History

Last updated: 11 January 2024. First published: 2 November 2023.

Subjects

  • Other planning disciplines
  • Residential development
  • Planning and development

Publisher History

Homes England is the government's housing accelerator, responsible for: increasing the number of new homes that are built in England; improving existing affordable homes and bringing empty homes back into use as affordable housing; increasing the supply of public land and speeding up the rate that it can be built on; and helping to stimulate local economic growth by using their land and investment, and attracting private sector investment in local areas. Formerly known as the Homes and Communities Agency and English Partnerships.

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