Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn
Source: BBC
Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesHousebuilding is forecast to hit a 40-year high, with reforms to the planning system expected to boost the economy by £6.8bn, according to the independent spending watchdog.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said changes including mandatory housing targets for councils and making it easier to build on green belt land could result in 1.3 million new homes across…
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