Well I do have to declare a little bit of an interest. I am a Tory PPC at the next general election and, as such, have a little bit of blue tint in my political goggles at the moment. The Conservatives are about to publish their long awaited Planning Green Paper. The previous two relevant papers made some interesting suggestions about how a future Tory administration could put into effect that, but this Green Paper will hopefully provide the meat on the bones.
There is a delay in the publication of this document, though. I have been in politics for some time and I don't think the industry should worry about the delay. The Conservatives are likely preparing a sophisticated 'grid' to put out new policy initiatives in the run up to the election.
But just what are 'Community Land Trusts' and 'Local Housing Trusts'? What will the new relationship be between developers and local government? How will local authorities react to a Council Tax incentive to build more homes?
All of these questions need some firm answers. Let's hope we don't have too long to wait!
Antony Calvert
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