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From Minister of State for Housing and Planning
  • Planning reforms put power back in the hands of local residents

    Brandon Lewis announces new powers that will make it easier for residents to take control of their neighbourhood.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Councils help get Britain building

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announces extra investment for councils to help them build new affordable homes across the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strategic housing market assessments

    Brandon Lewis writes to the Chief Executive at the Planning Inspectorate about strategic housing market assessments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New guide will better connect our new homes to vital services

    New homes should be connected to vital utility services more quickly under plans announced by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Councils receive £3 billion reward for getting the country building

    Councils have received almost £3.4 billion through the New Homes Bonus for building over 800,000 more homes, Housing Minister confirms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3.5 billion funding boost for new rented homes

    Financial deal will release cash to speed up the building of new homes for private rent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Application for the development of a mixed use settlement at Lodge Hill, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent

    Letter from Brandon Lewis to the leader of Medway council regarding a planning application.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Older people helped to live independently thanks to government funding

    National and local FirstStop information and advice service to help older people live independently.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New measures will provide thousands of new homes

    Thousands of new homes will be provided following a range of government measures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Small-scale developers

    Written ministerial statement by Brandon Lewis on support for small-scale developers, custom and self-builders.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 700,000 new homes under this government

    There are now 700,000 more homes in England than in 2009, with the number of empty homes at a 10-year low.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housebuilding efforts reap real results

    The numbers of new homes in England has risen by 10% over the past year – the highest percentage increase in 12 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Affordable housing debt guarantees pass £1 billion mark

    More than £1 billion has been unlocked from the market to build new affordable homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deal will lead to thousands of new housebuilding jobs

    Tens of thousands of new housebuilding jobs and apprenticeships will be up for grabs for years to come under a deal struck today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young Brits can get Britain building

    Young Brits should benefit from the thousands of apprenticeships and jobs now up for grabs as housebuilders look to build more homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £23 million to get more neighbourhood plans across England

    New funding to encourage more communities to get involved in neighbourhood planning.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 54,000 homeowners created through Help to Buy

    New figures show Help to Buy is helping more people onto the property ladder and getting more homes built.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Brownfield sites to be prioritised for development

    Thousands of homes could be built on brownfield sites available for development.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government remains committed to stable rental sector for hardworking tenants

    Brandon Lewis welcomes a fall in the cost of rent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plans for the Right to Build across England

    Plans clear the way for a new generation of custom builders who want to build their own homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government