Cymdeithas has welcomed the Environment Minister's announcement of reforms to planning guidance, TAN6.Dr Hywel Griffiths, Communities spokesperson for Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, said:"For years the complex planning system has prevented young people from building houses on family land and have forced them to leave their communities. In communities where the market price [for houses] is completely out of reach on local wages, this will be one way of enabling young people to live and work in their communities. "Menna Machreth, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, added:"This policy needs to be fully implemented in areas like the National Park. The rural schools crisis in Gwynedd and Conwy has shown clearly the urgent need for policies to ensure that young families can stay in their communities. Hopefully these changes will be a step towards ensuring a sustainable future for our Welsh language communities."