Communities

Communities 5.1 Housing Mix Policies within this section contribute to achieving the following Strategic Objectives: SO2. Delivering homes that meet the needs of all our communities SO8. Improving the quality of life of our communities 5.1.1 As well as ensuring we build the right number of homes it’s important that the homes we build meet the diverse needs of the current and projected population. This means considering the different sizes of homes required, the split between market and affordable tenures to reflect local affordability and ensuring the homes we build are of sufficient size to meet to provide good living conditions. Policy HO.1 Housing Size Mix The preferred size mix for affordable and market homes is set out below. The final mix achieved on any site will be informed by the latest available evidence taking into account any relevant and evidenced site-specific issues and local market circumstances. Dwelling Size Affordable Housing Person Capacity Affordable Housing for Rent Affordable Home Ownership Market Housing 1 Bed 2 Person 20-30% 10% or less 5-10% 2 Bed 4 Person 35-45% 40-50% 25-30% 3 Bed 5 or 6 Person 25-30% 40-50% 40-45% 4 Bed+ 7 or 8 Person 5-10% 10% or less 20-25% The person capacities set out above relate are mandatory for affordable homes and recommended for market homes. Policy HO.1 ~ Development Management Considerations The use of a percentage range for each house size rather than a fixed percentage allows a degree of flexibility to address site specific issues and where application of the percentages results in a fraction of a dwelling. Applicants are recommended to use the midpoint of the percentage range figures as a starting point when designing a development.