Comment

Representation ID: 7886

Received: 13/03/2019

Respondent: Persimmon Homes Central

The calculation of affordable housing contributions on bedroom numbers, habitable rooms or habitable square meterage are not considered an effective nor appropriate approach.
It is standard practice that affordable housing contributions are calculated on the basis of numbers of units.
The Council's proposed alternative approach will not provide the necessary certainty for developers or decision makers with regard to its implementation.
Alternative approach will cause difficulties in viability negotiations.
Council not provided viability evidence to justify alternative approach.