"For decades the planning system has not been delivering enough land to meet the housing needs of our population, " he says.

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Other demands include government commitments on affordable housing and sustaining balanced and vibrant communities and a review of the planning system to increase the availability of land for homes.

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But she also pointed a finger at the planning system, which was not providing enough land for houses.

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Building on dry land is difficult too: suitable sites are rare, and Britain's planning system hands obstreperous local residents a lot of power.

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