Government drops plans to relax affordable housing quotas for rural developers
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Government drops plans to relax affordable housing quotas for rural developers

17 Aug 2026 · Originally published 17 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Ministers drop plan to relax affordable housing rules after rural homes backlash
Ministers have abandoned proposals to remove requirements for affordable homes on medium-sized development sites following widespread opposition from housing experts. The decision ensures that developers must continue to include social housing on sites of 10 to 49 homes, protecting a vital supply of affordable properties in rural communities.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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