Combined Executive Agenda 120410.pdf - North Ayrshire Council

2.6 Consideration will be given to the programme to ensure, where
appropriate, a range of development projects are identified across sub
market areas, rather than all development being concentrated in a
single priority market area.
Particular Needs Housing
2.7 The LHS seeks to ensure that not only the correct size and type of
house is available, but that the housing meets any ‘particular’ needs
which are present in the local population.
2.8 The vast majority of Common Housing Register applicants who have
indicated the need for a fully wheelchair user compliant home,
required 2-bedroom accommodation (ie. 89% of those who require
wheelchair housing). Therefore, the SHIP aspires to develop housing
suitable for wheelchair users at a rate of 3% of all new 2-bedroom
properties built in North Ayrshire. It should be noted however, that the
inclusion of such housing will be dependent on the suitability of the
site in relation to wheelchair usage.
2.9 The Council, have also committed to piloting a ‘cluster’ housing model
that will demonstrate the benefits of housing those with learning
disabilities or experiencing mental ill-health in the same location
(similar to housing models for older people).
Innovation Funding
2.10 In 2011, the Scottish Government invited applications to their
Innovation and Investment Fund. Cunninghame Housing Association,
in partnership with Cordale Housing Association identified an
innovative funding model that would deliver a total of 700 homes
across North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and West Dunbartonshire.
2.11 In February 2012, the Government completed their initial assessment
of that funding model, and provided both Associations with feedback,
to allow them to revise their proposals in order to identify an
alternative funding model which would be acceptable to the
Government.
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