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Michael Gove's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will legalise 'street votes' on loft conversions, conservatories and extensions, which would be approved as long as a third of locals don't object.
No10 contradicted Michael Gove after he played down the target - admitting it could be out of reach because a planning shake-up has been watered down to appease angry Tories.
Planning reforms designed to help the government hit its target of 340,000 new homes a year are still expected to be a significant factor at local elections next month.