Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033
LP18 Housing Older and Vulnerable People
Proposals for the development of housing aimed at meeting the specific needs of older people and vulnerable people will be supported provided all of the following criteria are met:
- There is a demonstrable need for the type of accommodation proposed within the Borough; and
- Schemes are located in accessible areas where the daily needs of older people in terms of convenience shopping, community facilities and public transport can be met; and
- Schemes are designed to a high standard, meeting any relevant guidance for the form of accommodation proposed; and
- Schemes will be required to demonstrate that the proposed accommodation has considered the needs of the intended occupiers and that the type of facilities proposed, the level of independence promoted and the amount of provision of support and/or care proposed is appropriate for the intended occupiers.
All new general-purpose homes must be designed to be adaptable to meet the needs of disabled people and the elderly as well as assisting independent living at home.
Proposals for specialist housing for older people will be required to provide 50% affordable housing with the tenure split outlined in the table below. Alternative affordable tenures will be considered where it is demonstrated that the accommodation proposed is affordable to older people in the Borough and suitable to their needs.
| Intermediate | London affordable rent | |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist housing | 30-40% | 60-70% |
The Council will have regard to viability, site context and surroundings; the character of the development; and design constraints where the applicant is unable to meet affordable housing requirements.
Proposals for the loss of existing accommodation for older and vulnerable people will be resisted unless one of the following criteria apply:
- It can be suitably demonstrated that the needs met by this form of accommodation can be met or re-provided elsewhere in the Borough; or
- Adequate replacement accommodation to meet the needs of older or vulnerable people is provided, subject to satisfying other plan policies; or
- It can be demonstrated that there is no longer an identified need for the existing accommodation due to there being a surplus of this type of accommodation in the Borough.
For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033