Owner Occupation: Older People
Commons · Question 24778 · Tabled 17 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 29 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help older residents in rural areas to downsize.
Answer
Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 29 Jan 2025
The updated National Planning Policy Framework is clear that local authorities should assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including older people, and reflect this in planning policies.As the needs of o...