The Localism Bill will deliver the most radical reform of housing in a generation, claims Housing Minister Grant Shapps. Mr Shapps said the Localism Bill would sweep away top-down building targets, and in their place give local people the power build the homes their community needs. He added the Bill will also end the "lazy consensus about the social housing system, which has become unfair and ineffective". He said decision-making powers on housing will be returned to local councils and communities through a new Community Right to Build. Under this initiative, communities will be able to come together and give the green light to new homes, shops and businesses, without the need for formal planning permission, as long as there is 50 per cent community support in a local referendum. The scheme will be backed up with cash incentives through the New Homes Bonus for councils that allow new development in their area. Read more on 24dash.
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