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Representation ID: 9783

Received: 15/03/2019

Respondent: William Davis Ltd

Agent: Define Planning & Design

WDL does not consider the calculation of affordable housing contributions based on bedroom numbers, habitable rooms, or habitable square meterage to be an effective approach to delivering affordable homes. Indeed, such an approach is considered likely to create uncertainty as to the number of affordable units required, resulting in prolonged negotiations and a slowing of the planning application process. Moreover, it is standard practice for affordable housing contributions to be calculated on the basis of the numbers of units proposed in conjunction with development and, as such, WDL continues to fully support this approach.