Housing Secretary Michael Gove has suggested the Tories are no longer committed to their manifesto pledge to build 300,000 homes a year by the middle of the decade.
Mr Gove made the comments during a chaotic broadcast round, where he was asked whether his new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill would help meet the promise made to electors in 2019.
Neighbours are expected to be allowed to vote on whether planning permission should be given for developments on their street under the new bill.