Petitions/New housing developments to be primary residences to minimise environmental harm
StatusClosed
Opened28 Feb 2025
Closes28 Aug 2025
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We call for a statutory requirement that all new housing quotas be allocated exclusively for primary residences, with restrictions preventing these homes from being sold or used as second homes for at least 25 years.

We believe limiting second homes could reduce unnecessary strain on the environment caused by developments that may serve no permanent, local need. We think this will encourage developers to build homes in areas with real employment opportunities, catering to genuine housing needs. In our view, new housing quotas are meant to deliver homes for local communities, not for speculative investment or seasonal use. We believe our proposal will help protect our environment for future generations.

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Jess Brown-Fuller
1Jess Brown-Fuller MP
Chichester
144
Alison Griffiths
2Alison Griffiths MP
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
12
Alan Mak
3Alan Mak MP
Havant
10
Peter Swallow
4Peter Swallow MP
Bracknell
6
Rebecca Paul
5Rebecca Paul MP
Reigate
3
Jayne Kirkham
6Jayne Kirkham MP
Truro and Falmouth
3
Sarah Jones
7Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
2
Olly Glover
8Olly Glover MP
Didcot and Wantage
2
Chris Coghlan
9Chris Coghlan MP
Dorking and Horley
2
Louise Sandher-Jones
10Louise Sandher-Jones MP
North East Derbyshire
2
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