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<p>The development of the Spatial Framework is at a very early stage. In preparing
the Spatial Framework we are committed to going through a robust process of building
our evidence base to understand the most sustainable approach to housing growth for
the Arc, and will go beyond the typical local planning horizon by planning to 2050.
The Spatial Framework therefore presents the opportunity to set future expectations
for affordable housing that can be delivered in a way that meets the needs of local
residents.</p><p>In February, when we formally launched the process to develop the
Spatial Framework, we committed to conducting wide and meaningful engagement to give
as many people as possible the opportunity to help shape the Spatial Framework.</p><p>Today
we launched the first of three public consultations on the Spatial Framework, which
will include consulting on the issue of affordable housing and meeting the future
housing needs of the area: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-vision-for-the-oxford-cambridge-arc"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-vision-for-the-oxford-cambridge-arc</a>.</p><p>We
intend to carry out three phases of planned public consultation for the Spatial Framework
over a two-year period, so there will be two further opportunities for people to have
their say. The next stage of the Spatial Framework consultation, which we hope will
take place in Spring 2022, will focus on policy options to deliver sustainable growth
in the Arc to 2050, including policy options relating to housing.</p>
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