Affordable housing statement

When is one required?

An affordable housing statement will need to be submitted when the provision of affordable housing is a policy requirement, for example residential developments of 10 dwellings or more, or residential developments with a gross floor space exceeding 1000  square meters.

What must it include?

Information about the number, type, mix, size, accessibility standards and tenure of the proposed affordable homes. The information must explain how the proposal meets the requirements of Policy SD12 (Affordable Housing) and Policy SD11: (Housing Mix and Standards) of the Joint Core Strategy.