Conservatives to unveil radical proposals to scrap Future Homes Standard and environmental quangos
Summary
The article reports that the Conservatives are expected to set out proposals aimed at boosting housebuilding, including scrapping the Future Homes Standard and environmental quangos. It also says they plan to replace Section 106 and CIL payments with a combined levy.
Why it matters
These proposals could affect the policy framework for new housing delivery, including sustainability requirements and developer contributions. Residential property surveyors may need to track potential changes to planning obligations, valuation assumptions and development viability.
Key points
- Proposed scrapping of the Future Homes Standard
- Potential abolition of environmental quangos
- Replacement of Section 106 and CIL with a combined levy
- Measures framed as part of efforts to increase housebuilding
Organisations:
Conservatives, Section 106, CIL
Regulations:
Future Homes Standard, Section 106, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
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