New Homes Target Debate
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Lord Sahota
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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
I am very happy to take back whether we need some more communication on this. We have been very clear that we take a brownfield-first approach, but we know that brownfield alone will not be enough to deliver the country’s needs. That is why we have asked all local authorities that cannot meet their needs to review green belt and to identify opportunities. We expect them to prioritise the development of brownfield and the low-quality grey-belt land that the noble Baroness referred to. High-performing green-belt land and land safeguarded for environmental reasons will still be protected. The green-belt reforms support a more strategic and targeted approach to green belt. However, as I said, we are looking at brownfield first. Then, we expect local authorities to look at grey belt. I will take back to the department whether we need to communicate any further on that issue.
Lord Sahota (Lab)
My Lords, before I ask the question, I wish all noble Lords a happy Diwali.
What role do local authorities play in achieving the 1.5 million homes target, and how are they supported?