SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 66·6.133
Housing in Settlements - Strategic Context
Housing is a fundamental human need that shapes communities. The planning system should support delivery of homes to meet housing needs within sustainable development frameworks.
Good quality housing is a fundamental human need that plays a significant role in shaping our lives and our communities. A home is a vital part of people's lives and contributes to creating a safe, healthy and prosperous society. The planning system can play a positive and supporting role in the delivery of homes to meet the full range of housing needs of society, within the wider framework of sustainable development.
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