Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 March 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what house building targets there have been for Sutton since 1997, broken down by parliamentary constituency; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 'Strategic Guidance for London Planning Authorities', 'The London Spatial Development Strategy (The London Plan)' and 'London's Housing Capacity'.

Answer: Tom Brake: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what house building targets there have been for Sutton since 1997, broken down by parliamentary constituency; and if he will make a statement. [162833] Keith Hill: House building targets are set for local authority areas. "Strategic Guidance for London Planning Authorities", Regional Planning Guidance 3, May 1996, proposed for Sutton a minimum 5,400 net additional dwellings over 15years, 1992 to 2006. This target was included in Sutton's replacement Unitary Development Plan (UDP) adopted in 2003. "The London Spatial Development Strategy (The London Plan)", published February 2004, set a minimum target for Sutton of 7,400 additional homes over 20 years, 1997 to 2016. This target derives from "London's Housing Capacity", Greater London Authority 2000, endorsed by boroughs through the London Planning Advisory Committee. As borough UDPs are reviewed or replaced, they will have to be in general conformity with "The London Plan".

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