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<p>It is for local authorities to ensure that there is sufficient infrastructure and
amenities for large housing developments, and this Government is making sure that
they have the means to do so. We are committed to ensuring that housebuilding is accompanied
by suitable infrastructure to foster new and strong communities. The Housing White
Paper sets out the importance of the timely provision of infrastructure in housing
development, supported by our £2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund.</p><p>The
National Planning Policy Framework recognises that the planning system can play an
important role in facilitating social interaction and creating healthy, inclusive
communities. It asks local planning authorities to create a shared vision with local
communities of the residential environment and facilities they wish to see.</p><p>Within
plan making, the social impact of proposals in the draft plan (including site allocations)
are assessed through a Sustainability Appraisal which assesses the social, economic
and environmental effects.</p><p>The Community Infrastructure Levy can be used to
address the cumulative impact of development, and Section 106 planning obligations
are used to make development acceptable.</p>
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