Debates between Matthew Pennycook and Andrew Cooper during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Matthew Pennycook and Andrew Cooper
Monday 2nd December 2024

(3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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Local plans have to go through examination for a determination of whether they are sound. Hard constraints, such as the type that the hon. Gentleman has just mentioned, will be taken into account when those plans are tested, even under the new framework.

Andrew Cooper Portrait Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire) (Lab)
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The Government’s commitment to build more affordable homes is both welcome and urgent. However, we also need to ensure that registered providers are willing and able to take on section 106 affordable homes when they are built. In recent years, a combination of factors has meant that too many homes stand empty. Will my hon. Friend say what steps can be taken to tackle the section 106 standing stock scandal?

Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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We recognise that this is a growing problem across the country that is having a severe impact on affordable housing supply. My hon. Friend will not have to wait long to find out what the Government propose to do to bear down on this problem.