Part 1: New Homes in England Chapter 1: Starter Homes Section 4: General duty to promote supply of starter homes
This section requires all planning authorities in England (which for these purposes includes the Secretary of State) to promote the supply of starter homes when carrying out relevant planning functions. These functions include, for instance, preparing local plans, cooperating with neighbouring areas on strategic planning matters, and determining planning applications.
	Local planning authorities have to have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State about the exercise of this duty.
	The Secretary of State may amend the definition of ‘planning authority’ and ‘relevant planning function’ through regulations.