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<p>In February 2019, the Government response to the technical consultation on updates
to national planning policy and guidance, committed to review the standard method
for assessing local housing need within 18 months. This is to establish a new approach
that balances the need for clarity, simplicity and transparency for local communities
with the Government’s aspirations for the housing market. Further details will follow
in due course.</p><p>As the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local
Government announced on 12 March we will review the standard method for assessing
local housing need and remain committed to ensuring it is consistent with our manifesto
commitment of delivering 300,000 homes a year by the mid 2020's. Further details will
follow in due course.</p>
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