Developments for more than two new dwellings must include a mix of housing types and sizes in order to meet the needs of all sections of the community, to encourage sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities. Proposals should be accompanied by up-to-date evidence which demonstrates the development meets these needs.

Where affordable housing is required, it should be delivered in various forms of tenure types, e.g. shared ownership, outright purchase, leasehold possibilities, affordable/private rented and other form of intermediate tenures, and in accordance with Policy H4 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

A Rural Exceptions Scheme of around 11 new affordable dwellings would be supported subject to a suitable site (or sites) being found in the Parishes. A small proportion (no more than 20%) of market homes may be acceptable on such a site (or sites) to facilitate the Exceptions scheme, should viability be an issue. Schemes should be in accordance with Policy H5 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.

All proposals must have regard to locational criteria set out in Policy ND1 where appropriate.

For more information, please visit the Flitton, Greenfield & Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan