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4.12.12
4.12.13
As part of the mix of affordable housing,
developments should also consider the needs of
specialist accommodation and how a site could
contribute towards delivering them. This may
include provision for affordable Gypsy, Traveller
and Travelling Showpeople pitches and / or
plots in line with any needs identified through
the latest Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation
Assessment and the SHMA. This would
include the needs of these communities who
are identified either within or outside the
Government’s definition set out through the
Planning Policy for Traveller Sites.
To allow for delivery of rural affordable housing,
it may be necessary to make an exception
to the general locational requirements of
Policy SP2 in accordance with Policy SD10. A
strategic approach to rural exception sites is
therefore provided as part of Policy SD12. When
considering proposals for housing on rural
exception sites, local authorities will consider
whether allowing a limited proportion of market
housing would facilitate the provision of new
affordable housing. Further policy and guidance
will be provided in District plans where required.
4.12.14
4.12.15
4.12.16
Delivery
Affordable housing will be secured through
planning conditions and obligations, including
Section 106 agreements. Planning conditions
and obligations will also be used to ensure that
affordable housing remains at an affordable
price for future eligible households.
Delivery will be by developers, registered
providers and specialist housing providers
working in partnership with local authorities
and, in certain circumstances, the Homes and
Communities Agency. Early pre-application
discussions will be expected in all affordable
housing negotiations. Where necessary, District
plans will support this policy by providing further
policies and guidance on implementation.
The JCS approach to affordable housing delivery
is to balance provision across the JCS area. It is,
however, recognised that affordable housing
need varies across the area with higher levels of
need in Gloucester City than other districts.
To ensure that provision meets localised needs,
the JCS authorities will therefore need to employ
a partnership approach to affordable housing
nominations. Within the Strategic Allocations,
this affordable housing partnership will have
a critical role in determining the proportion of
new affordable housing to be allocated to each
local authority district.
Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031
Adopted December 2017
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