Yes

Representation ID: 2229

Received: 12/03/2017

Respondent: Jenny Woodruff

I think the issue with affordable housing is not so much the proportion that is included but rather quality of the provision. Care should be taken that the units are not out of keeping with the market housing in the area. While new housing will undoubtedly be required, there seems to be little promotion of schemes to make better use of existing housing, such as the rent a room scheme. Similarly where the council has the authority, the tax and planning systems should encourage granny annexe arrangements which make better use of existing buildings and also save on care costs.