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Written question asked by Melanie Onn (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Wetlands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what measures the Government is considering to lower the cost of building new properties in marsh land areas in order to ensure they can be competitive in low value areas.

Answer

The government has no current plans to directly intervene to lower the cost of building new properties in marsh land areas.

We are taking decisive action across a wide range of areas to support housebuilding across the country, including in lower value areas.

The Brownfield Land Release Fund provides funding to local planning authorities to help address market failures and viability gaps on small to medium sized brownfield sites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124167
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Construction Housing Wetlands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk