HALF of affordable new homes in rural England are under threat as the government considers dropping quotas for private developers, according to the National Housing Federation (NHF).Analysis of government figures published yesterday shows that more than half of the affordable housing stock in these areas is built on developments where quotas would be relaxed by the proposal.Ministers are looking to ease regulations for new projects for between 10 and 49 houses, hoping this will accelerate rates of housebuilding.

HALF of affordable new homes in rural England are under threat as the government considers dropping quotas for private developers, according to the National Housing Federation (NHF).

Analysis of government figures published yesterday shows that more than half of the affordable housing stock in these areas is built on developments where quotas would be relaxed by the proposal.

Ministers are looking to ease regulations for new projects for between 10 and 49 houses, hoping this will accelerate rates of housebuilding.

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