Affordable and social housing is vital to protect low-income households, and we’re pleased this has been recognised in today’s National Planning Policy Framework announcement.
The housing crisis has the biggest impact on the most vulnerable in society – with spiralling rents and house prices forcing thousands of families in West Yorkshire onto lengthy housing waiting lists and into food banks.
The changes announced by the Secretary of State will help housing associations build the affordable homes people desperately need. However, it’s vital the government works closely with us as partners and understands our long-term funding needs to make this happen.