Proposed new housing targets which could see 205 extra homes built per year in Gedling borough have been criticised as “arbitrary numbers”.
The Labour government plans to reintroduce mandatory targets to fight what it calls a national housing crisis.
It announced plans earlier this month to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029 by reforming the planning rules.
The proposed numbers would see every local authority in Nottinghamshire have higher targets
Reforms would include presuming that brownfield developments should go ahead unless there’s a good reason, and encouraging higher-density homes in towns and cities.
Local councillors say many areas don’t have the infrastructure to support this much building, and claim it could lead to environmental damage.
Gedling Borough Council would have an annual target of 665 homes, which is up from the previous target of 460 – a 44% increase
The new formula is calculated based on how much housing an area already has, with a requirement for unaffordable areas to build more.
However, there is concern about targets from the parts of the county which could come under added pressure.
Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley (Con) said: “The Conservative government removed housing targets for a reason – every area has different demographics and housing needs.
“Arbitrary housing targets created by an algorithm in London isn’t the right way to go about allocating numbers.
“We’ve got new powers and are seeking more from the combined authority to have a better conversation about housing.
A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said: “We are in a housing crisis so all areas of the country must play their part in ending it by building the homes we need.
“We will work in partnership with councils so we can deliver 1.5 million homes over the next five years, while ensuring that we also create the vital infrastructure that people need in their communities.”
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