Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that houses built as part of their 1.5 million homes target are high quality, in an appropriate location, and provided with essential infrastructure, including GP surgeries, schools and community centres.

This government is committed to delivering 1.5 million new safe and decent homes this Parliament. In supporting that aim, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on changes to the NPPF. That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, included draft policies which support sustainable patterns of development and promote the creation of healthy and inclusive places and support the provision of appropriate public services. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.