Policy information sourced from Core Strategy for Chiltern District

CS9: Affordable Housing in Rural Areas

Exceptionally, land adjoining or closely related to the existing built - up areas of settlements or villages, which would otherwise be considered inappropriate for development, may be developed in order to provide affordable housing for the community.

The conditions are that:

  • There is an established need;
  • The housing comprises 100% affordable housing;
  • The housing is provided for people with a strong and demonstrable local connection;
  • The housing remains affordable in perpetuity;
  • The development is small-scale, no greater than required to meet the current need and respects the setting, form and character of the settlement and the surrounding landscape.

The Council will work with Registered Providers, Parish Councils, Buckinghamshire Rural Housing Partnership and other stakeholders to help to bring about successful rural exception schemes.

For more information please see the Core Strategy for Chiltern District