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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Michael Gove: ‘Street votes’ plan to let neighbours veto development will boost housing supply

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Michael Gove has said a government plan to give neighbours the right to veto housing in their area will help build support for new development.

The cabinet minister defended the watering down of housing plans in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – suggesting that the so-called “street votes” move will boost much-needed supply of new homes.

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