Yes, there is no change to the position that has always pertained. It will be for local authorities to negotiate with developers over what they do beyond the requirement for starter homes. We will have a requirement for 20% starter homes, but what the local authorities do beyond that will be a matter for them. My experience of talking to developers is that in some areas where they have negotiated lower levels of affordable housing, the local authorities will be able to deliver more under the starter homes requirement.
Housing and Planning Bill
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Brandon Lewis
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 May 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Housing and Planning Bill.
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