More homes are being built and planned for by more
district councils in more places as a result of the lifting of the Housing
Revenue Account cap, a new report reveals. And additional freedoms for non-stock
holding councils could accelerate plans still further, the District Council’s
Network (DCN) says. A DCN survey was commissioned
to show that building plans are already advancing for a third of stock holding
districts. The survey shows no councils are standing still, as the remaining
two-thirds embark on plans to increase the supply of new homes, but that they
need more powers and resources to effectively manage local housing markets.
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