The human version (we wrote this, not the council)
This policy sets when and how much affordable housing developers must provide. In Designated Rural Areas it applies to schemes of 2 or more homes or sites of 0.5 hectares or more; everywhere else it applies at 10 or more homes or 0.5 hectares. In Zone 1, at least 50% affordable housing is required on Green Belt or Cotswolds National Landscape sites and 40% elsewhere. In Zone 2 the figures are 40% and 30%. Where demolition is involved, the thresholds apply to the net increase in homes.
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Policy HO.3
Affordable Housing Requirements
A. Thresholds
All new residential development proposals, including for Self-Build and Custom-
Build, will be required to contribute to the provision of Affordable Housing where it
meets or exceeds the following thresholds:
• In Designated Rural Areas development providing 2 or more dwellings OR with
a site area of 0.5 hectares or more.
• In all other areas development providing 10 or more dwellings OR with a site
area of 0.5 hectares or more.
Where demolition of existing dwellings forms part of a development, the thresholds
will apply to the net increase in the number of dwellings. This does not change the site
area threshold.
B. Requirement
Where a development meets or exceeds the thresholds identified in Part A of this
policy provision must be made for the following proportions of Affordable Housing:
• Zone 1:
o On sites within the Green Belt or to be released from the Green Belt,
or in the Cotswolds National Landscape a minimum of 50%
affordable housing provision.
o In all other areas a minimum of 40% affordable housing provision.
• Zone 2:
o On sites within the Green Belt or to be released from the Green Belt ,
or in the Cotswolds National Landscape a minimum of 40%
affordable housing provision.
o In all other areas a minimum of 30% affordable housing provision.