Government to U-turn on housing formula

By Joey Gardiner2020-11-16T11:31:00

Reports come amid speculation over future of white paper reforms in light of Dominic Cummings’ departure from No10

The government is planning to rethink its proposed formula to determine housing need in local authorities across England, following a huge backlash from backbench Conservative MPs.

Reports in weekend newspapers quoting housing ministry sources said a “rebalanced” formula would now be brought forward, which will tilt development towards urban areas in the Midlands and north of England and away from greenfield sites in the south.

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