The Callcutt Review, headed by John Callcutt, aimed to examine how the supply of new homes is influenced by the house building industry.

Ian Fletcher, director for residential policy, said: “We are particularly pleased that the review recognised the potentially important contribution that market rented and shared ownership property can make to sustainable communities and hope the Government will be ever more supportive of the professional rented sector, as it seeks to cement greater levels of housing supply.

“Callcutt recognised the challenges of mixed-use and commercial regeneration. The intention to examine obstacles to this process will therefore be welcomed. In a bid to avoid the doughnut effect’ - where activity migrates to the edge of our towns - the review is right to place a stress on local authorities delivering urban regeneration sites and the partnerships they should be seeking to foster with developers to develop these out.”