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Fears for Lewes district's green spaces and 'failing infrastructure' following government proposals for mandatory housing targets

The article from Sussex Express discusses concerns raised by local councillors in Lewes District regarding the government's proposal to reinstate mandatory housing targets. These targets, which aim to build 300,000 homes annually across England, are feared to lead to the overdevelopment of green spaces and strain on already failing infrastructure. Councillors argue that the previous housing targets were unrealistic and did not consider local constraints like water neutrality, which has already impacted development plans. They are particularly worried about the potential loss of greenfield sites and the lack of infrastructure to support new housing, such as roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. The government's consultation on these changes, which would also limit local authorities' ability to challenge these targets, has sparked significant opposition from local representatives who feel their communities' needs are being overlooked in favor of national housing quotas.

Read the Full Sussex Express Article at:
[ https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/fears-for-lewes-districts-green-spaces-and-failing-infrastructure-following-government-proposals-for-mandatory-housing-targets-4910672 ]