Object

Representation ID: 11415

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Felstead

Have concerns about the approach adopted in respect of affordable housing policy. There is more evidence that should be used as input to this policy. Agree in principle to the figures for Zones 1 & 2. Zones 3 & 4 lack credibility based on evidence – most homes in zones 3 & 4 are rented and are amongst the most deprived in the UK, whilst the SHMA states that 25% of the district’s housing need is for affordable homes.

Affordable home payment contributions can be made instead of delivering provision on site - if there is a genuine commitment to deliver affordable housing across the district ‘to level up’, why is this considered in the Local Plan? No justification or basis on which this policy is built. No ring-fencing of affordable housing for local residents; say 10%, and yet this is an aim of the Local Plan. Why is not this documented?