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Michael Gove last night put on ice controversial planning reforms just hours after he became Housing Secretary.
Legislation to bring about the biggest shake-up of housebuilding rules for more than 70 years was due to be published next week.
But Mr Gove yesterday shelved the proposals and pledged to conduct a review into how they can be improved.
The minister will consult with Tory MPs who had threatened to block the plans over fears it will lead to the concreting of swathes of southern England.
Mr Gove has been tasked by Boris Johnson to deliver on the Tory manifesto promise to start building 300,000 new homes each year.
Legislation to bring about the biggest shake-up of housebuilding rules for more than 70 years was due to be published next week. But Mr Gove yesterday shelved the proposals
The Prime Minister is understood to believe that getting the younger generation on to the property ladder is critical to winning the next election.
As well as being in charge of housing, Mr Gove will lead on delivering Mr Johnson's 'levelling up' agenda – which aims to
