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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the County Council responds to the Government's consultation on the Housing Green Paper on the basis of the commentary in the report.

2. Reason

2.1 The planning system is an important mechanism for enhancing quality of place. This decision seeks to influence the Government's plans for delivering new housing by submitting Hampshire County Council's views.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 That no response is made to the consultation.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman

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