Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Core Strategy
CS21 - Affordable housing
The Council will aim to deliver at least 1150 affordable homes between 2011-2026.
In the event that overall housing targets are exceeded, the target for affordable housing delivery will rise proportionately.
The Council will require provision of affordable housing in accordance with the following, where viable:
- 40% of the gross number of dwellings on sites of 15 dwellings or more
- 30% of the gross number of dwellings on sites of 6 – 14 dwellings
- 20% of the gross number of dwellings on sites of 5 dwellings
- A financial contribution equivalent to the cost of 20% of the gross number of dwellings on sites of 1 – 4 dwellings.
Where exceptionally development is proposed on a greenfield site(44), at least 50% of the gross number of dwellings should be affordable on any site of 15 dwellings or more.
A target of at least 50% will apply to public land, regardless of the number of dwellings proposed. (45) On-site provision will be expected for sites of 5 or more dwellings.
Only in exceptional circumstances will an alternative to on-site provision be appropriate.
The target tenure mix of affordable housing and housing types and sizes shall be in accordance with those identified in the most up to date SHMA or SPD.
For more information please see the Elmbridge Core Strategy