Hello Plymouth,
The only way out of our housing crisis is to build more homes, and that’s why I am excited about the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
It may sound a bit dull and technical but let me tell you why it’s so important.
In Plymouth the demand for homes outstrips the supply. We need affordable high quality homes, fast. This Bill will get shovels in the ground faster and projects completed sooner – by getting rid of the unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy that slows construction down and adds unnecessary cost.
We also need to put first homes first in the south west, not second homes. I’m encouraged that the government is taking this seriously, such as by increasing stamp duty tax on second homes. This is another step in the right direction.