We acknowledge the need for some affordable housing within Solihull however this is an expensive place to live due to the environment and amenities that the Borough has to offer and consider that affordable housing (as defined in the SPD) in its current form is not a sustainable approach, i.e. market rates will prevail after the first occupant resulting in further need in future years. This view is supported by our recent consultation event (14th January 2017) where attendees acknowledged that we need some affordable housing but consider that providing a mix of housing that addresses the needs of a wider profile of household types, e.g. elderly, single persons etc., would encourage better rotation of starter homes and houses suitable for families. HHPC would urge SMBC to include, as planning policy, provisions to ensure Affordable Housing remains affordable (e.g. the "staircasing" out is prevented so that the unit is accessible beyond the first tenancy).