Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

New housing developments to be primary residences to minimise environmental harm

Closed 269 signatures

What the petition asks

We call for a statutory requirement that all new housing quotas be allocated exclusively for primary residences, with restrictions preventing these homes from being sold or used as second homes for at least 25 years.
We believe limiting second homes could reduce unnecessary strain on the environment caused by developments that may serve no permanent, local need. We think this will encourage developers to build homes in areas with real employment opportunities, catering to genuine housing needs.

In our view, new housing quotas are meant to deliver homes for local communities, not for speculative investment or seasonal use. We believe our proposal will help protect our environment for future generations.

Timeline

28 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 269
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 28 Feb 2025
Closed 28 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.