Comment

Representation ID: 27919

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

Policy requires affordable housing on major residential developments, setting targets based on zones/locations and site’s PDL/greenfield status. It also suggests a tenure mix. Within the Preferred Option no affordable housing will be provided in East Morton.

Viability Assessment highlights issues in lower/lower medium value zones, recommending reduced affordable housing requirements in them. It recommends a zero requirement for lower value zones, but highlights it may be possible to set a level of 10% and consider proactive interventions to support delivery. Not clear what interventions are proposed.

Potential misinterpretation of NPPF where planning policies should expect at least 10% of the homes to be available for affordable home ownership, unless this would exceed the affordable housing requirement in the area

Nneed to address affordable housing requirements is recognised. Affordable housing policies must not only taken account of need but also viability and deliverability.

Unrealistic to negotiate on every site individually because the base-line aspiration of a policy/combination of policies is set too high - will jeopardise future housing delivery.