Policy information sourced from Mole Valley Core Strategy
CS 4 The Provision of Affordable Housing
In order to increase the provision of affordable homes the Council will aim to secure a minimum of 950 net affordable units within the District between the period 2006 and 2026 (contributing towards the sub-regional target of 40% of all new homes being affordable).
In order to achieve this target the District Council will require where viable:
- that on all housing developments of 1 to 9 gross dwellings, a financial contribution equivalent to providing 20% of the total number of dwellings as affordable is made;
- that on all housing developments of 10 to 14 gross dwellings, 30% of the total number of dwellings are affordable; and
- that on all housing developments of 15 gross dwellings or more, 40% of the total number of dwellings are affordable.
On sites of 10 or more gross dwellings, on-site provision should be made and must incorporate a mix of dwelling types and sizes which reflect the site’s characteristics, the development as a whole and the type of need identified in the most up-to-date Housing Needs Study and Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
Affordable housing provision must also incorporate a mix of tenures. The Council will negotiate the exact tenure split on each site. However, the presumption is that at least 50% of the total number of affordable homes provided on site will be for social rented accommodation. Where the Council considers it is appropriate, a higher level of social rented accommodation may be sought.
Small scale affordable housing schemes may be acceptable on an exceptional basis on sites outside of, but adjoining the settlement boundaries of the rural villages.
Where rural communities wish there to be provision of affordable housing, in their area, the Council will seek to identify and allocate land limited to affordable housing only, within the Land Allocations DPD having regard to the provisions of Policy CS 1 ‘Where Development will be Directed’ (A Spatial Strategy) and CS 2 ‘Housing Provision and Location’.
For more information please see the Core Strategy