HC Deb 17 July 2003 vol 409 c55WS

The Government are concerned about obstructions to delivering sustainable residential environments. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is today publishing research on the difficulties faced by housebuilders in their efforts to integrate well-designed higher density housing with local highway requirements. The Government will look very carefully at the recommendations in the report. Local highway considerations should not without good justification stifle innovative design.