Michael Gove to ease housebuilding targets for councils in England
by Kiran Stacey Political correspondent from on (#6H3WT)
Developers say move is capitulation to Tory nimby faction' and could lead to fewer homes being built
Michael Gove will this week announce a relaxation of housing targets for local authorities in England, which developers worry will mean far fewer homes being built amid a housing crisis.
The housing secretary will outline the government's new planning system as soon as Thursday, and sources briefed on the plans said they would confirm he was giving councils far more freedom to set lower housing targets.
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