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Ending abuse of village green legislation will unlock growth and boost aspiration
New plans in yesterday's Growth Bill will ensure communities that wish to see land developed in their areas will no longer be overruled by an abuse of Town and Village Green legislation.
Current legislation means that building work that has been granted planning permission or is undergoing community consultation can be delayed while the legal process of considering a Town and Village Green (TVG) application takes place. It is possible for houses to be built, bought and even lived in before a TVG application is made, leaving residents with great uncertainty as to the future of their homes.
Abuse of TVG legislation means that some communities have to wait for years to discover whether there will be new housing or job opportunities in their local area. In the right place, these developments are key to helping more aspiring people on to the housing ladder and giving businesses a better chance to grow.
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