{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733341.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":733341,"attributes":{"action":"Change the standard method for assessing local housing need to reflect real need","background":"The NPPF insists on a method to calculate housing need that is not fit for purpose. It appears designed just to result in a target housing number in any given area that does not reflect the true, real need based on tangible issues such as population, demographics, etc.","additional_details":"Planning is being negatively impacted by this standard method of calculation. This can lead to the wrong level of development in particular areas. Local areas know better than a formula what their local needs actually are.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-07-15T12:31:14.701Z","updated_at":"2025-09-01T15:43:52.226Z","rejected_at":"2025-09-01T15:43:42.074Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-13T12:42:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.  \r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to change in the current system.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to change. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}