Planning application - local requirement
When the requirement applies
An affordable housing statement is required when a development includes an element of affordable housing.
The following types of residential developments are required to provide affordable housing (or, if deemed appropriate, a related payment in place of affordable housing) in accordance with our Core Strategy (Policy CP9) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- Developments involving ten homes or more
- Developments with a site of 0.5 hectares or more (gross internal area)
- In Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (designated rural areas), developments of five or more homes
We also require that co-living schemes (sui generis) provide an element of affordable housing in accordance with adopted Development Plan policy CP9.
What the statement should include
The statement needs to detail the following items, and show that they are compliant with National Planning Policy, our local Core Strategy (Policy CP9), and the Planning Obligations (section 106) SPD. You can view or download these documents below.
- The total numbers of residential units (market and affordable)
- The mix of units, with numbers of bedrooms, and confirmation that every affordable unit will meet the Technical housing standards – nationally described space standard and the requirements of Building Regulation M4(2) and where required M4(3)
- The location of units (as shown on a scaled plan)
- If there will be different levels or types of affordability or tenure, there needs to be a clear and full explanation of this
We strongly advise that you contact one of our Housing Enabling Officers before submitting your Affordable Housing Statement.