§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many housing developments were approved in London during each of the past three years; and what proportion of the development was for affordable rented housing and for social housing. [158583]
Mr. Robert Ainsworth[holding answer 23 April 2001]: The estimated number of planning applications, for which planning permission was granted, relating to housing developments in London is as follows:
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- 1998–4,000
- 1999–3,600
- 2000–4,000
A full breakdown of information on affordable housing provided as part of individual development schemes is not available. The Department, working with the Greater London Authority, is taking steps to ensure that consistent and accurate data are collected for the provision of affordable housing in London.