HBF has submitted representations to East Hearts District Council concerning its Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing. In particular, with regard to variance between the content of it and the Council's Adopted Local plan.
The Council will expect at least 30% affordable housing when sites meet the criteria for provision. It states that the need exists to justify seeking a higher proportion of affordable housing where possible up to the 49% target identified in the RPG and this will be taken into consideration. However, this requirement does not in the HBF's view accord with Policy H5 in the Councils Adopted Local Plan as it completely fails to make any mention of site economics and the overall viability of sites contrary to Government guidance.
For further information please contact HBF Eastern Regional Planner: Paul Cronk on 0207 608 5114 or at paul.cronk@hbf.co.uk
