Levelling Up, Homes and Communities Committee report calls for planning reform

A new Levelling Up, Housing and Communities House of Committee report finds that the Government's reforms of national planning policy has caused uncertainty for local authorities and planners, delayed local plans, and slowed new housebuilding. 

With regard to the Older People's Housing Task Force in mind, and its focus on boosting the supply of specialist housing, the Committee's report makes a reference to: "there is a need for additional social and specialist housing".