Housing and Planning Act 2016
Housing and Planning Act 2016
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Overview of the Act
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The Act puts in place measures to support the delivery of the Government's commitments as published in the Conservative Party manifesto and the productivity plan Fixing the foundations: Creating a more prosperous nation. Through this Act, the Government aims to take forward proposals to build more homes that people can afford, give more people the chance to own their own home, and to improve the way housing is managed.
This Act implements reforms that aim to remove any unnecessary obstacles in the planning system to the delivery of new homes.
Type: UK Public General Act
Year and chapter: 2016 c. 22
Royal Assent: 2016-05-12
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