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<p>The Government are dedicated to improving design quality in housing, so that it
is of a consistently high level across the country. The revised National Planning
Policy Framework (NPPF) applies to development nationally. The NPPF has a dedicated
chapter on design quality, which states that permission should be refused for development
of poor design, and applications that demonstrate early and effective engagement of
local communities will be viewed positively. It sets out expectations for local authorities
to outline design aspirations in guides and codes, and promotes the use of tools and
techniques to embed quality.</p><p>In March, the Government announced a bespoke housing
package for the West Midlands Combined Authority. Through the package we have backed
the Mayor with a Land Fund of up to £100m, a large proportion of which is to be allocated
to sites in Birmingham. We will continue to work with the combined authority to enable
them to deliver high quality housing.</p>
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