Draw up plans to build more homes in two years... or we'll do it for you: PM's threat to reluctant town halls
Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017 – or the government will ensure, in consultation with local people, those plans are produced for them. Landmark Housing and Planning Bill will help deliver government ambition of one million homes by 2020 Councils must produce local plans for new homes by 2017 – or government will ensure plans are produced for them Government confirms measures to deliver 200,000 Starter Homes, offer 1.3 million tenants the Right to Buy and cut red tape to boost home building While 82% of councils have published local plans – which should set out how many homes they plan to deliver over a set period – only 65% have fully adopted them, and there are still almost 20% of councils that do not have an up to date plan at all. Find out what government schemes are available to open the doors to owning your own home www.ownyourhome.gov.uk . Today, the Prime Minister is making crystal clea...