Localism Must Not Become 'Nimby's Charter'

Housing bodies have warned that shifting responsibility for development to local authorities must not result in fewer homes, after legislation was unveiled in the Queen’s speech. The Chartered Institute of Housing and National Housing Federation both said they backed the localism agenda, but that changes would have to be managed carefully to ensure much needed affordable homes are built. David Orr, chief executive of the NHF, said:” With waiting lists for social homes at record levels, we must ensure that this approach will still deliver the new homes the country desperately needs and does not become a nimby’s charter.’ Read more on the Inside Housing website.