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Housing and planning together

Series: ODPM News Release ; (2004/0205) 8 September 2004 (3)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: A 12 week consultation has been launched by the ODPM. "Housing and planning in the regions" can be viewed at: http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_housin g/documents/page/odpm_house_030962.hcsp and can be commented on until 30 November 2004. The government proposes to strengthen links between housing and planning strategies at regional level. It plans to do this by merging regional housing boards with regional planning bodies, to bolster its commitment to create thriving and sustainable communities in all regions. The consultation also seeks views on proposals for a new independent unit, which would provide the regions with advice to inform local decisions on housing needs. http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=200 4_0205

A 12 week consultation has been launched by the ODPM. "Housing and planning in the regions" can be viewed at: http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_housin g/documents/page/odpm_house_030962.hcsp and can be commented on until 30 November 2004. The government proposes to strengthen links between housing and planning strategies at regional level. It plans to do this by merging regional housing boards with regional planning bodies, to bolster its commitment to create thriving and sustainable communities in all regions. The consultation also seeks views on proposals for a new independent unit, which would provide the regions with advice to inform local decisions on housing needs. http://www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=200 4_0205