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Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows
Half of affordable housing supply in rural England could be threatened if planning rules for private developers are relaxed. The government is considering ending affordable housing quotas (section 106 agreements) for developments of 10-49 homes, which could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years, according to the National Housing Federation.
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