Object

Representation ID: 1905

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Burley Parish Council

3.3.9 We are aware that the demographics of each of the Local Growth centres are different and with respect to affordable housing each area has a very different affordability ratio. Burley-in-Wharfedale has the highest affordability ratio of all and we are concerned that little truly affordable housing has been delivered locally. We are concerned that developers can make affordable home payment contributions in lieu of delivery of affordable housing provision on site which undermines the purpose of Core Strategy HO5 and 3.3.9. Why is this mitigation required at any site across the District and will you commit to ending this practice?

We would also like to understand what employment opportunities BDMC believe exist within Burley-in-Wharfedale that would support the employment assertion in 3.3.9?