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<p>Local planning authorities are required to publish a statutory brownfield land
register identifying which previously developed sites are suitable for housing by
the end of 2017.</p><p>My officials have been supporting the implementation of brownfield
registers and permission in principle through an active programme of engagement since
early summer. We are also identifying authorities to work with whose positive or innovative
approach can be used to promote good practice. Further assistance will be provided
in 2018 to help promote permission in principle on suitable sites on registers.</p><p>Small
sites, including sites on brownfield land, have a crucial role to play in increasing
housing supply and speeding up delivery. That is why we announced in the Autumn Budget
our proposal to expect authorities to bring forward 20 per cent of their housing supply
as small sites. This will speed up the building of new homes and support the Government’s
wider ambition to increase competition in the house building market. Brownfield registers
can contribute to this alongside other measures as authorities have the discretion
to include smaller sites in their registers and grant permission in principle on those
sites if they wish.</p>
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