Comment

Representation ID: 9757

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: IM Land

Agent: Turley

It is considered that the proposed approach to affordable housing and market mix is confused and should be reviewed as part of the preparation of the next stage of the
Local Plan.
It is standard practice for affordable housing contributions to be calculated as a percentage of the overall number of dwellings and there is no evidence to suggest that the alternative approach of calculating provision based on floorspace would encourage the delivery of a higher proportion of smaller market dwellings.
Experience within the industry is that the use of a square meterage approach does not enhance the delivery of either market of affordable housing. There are a much larger range of factors to take into account when developing an appropriate mix of housing; particularly on large
development sites where the creation of a high quality 'place' is critical.
This approach reflects the policies set out with the 2019 NPPF.