Policy information sourced from the Reigate & Banstead Local Plan - Core Strategy

CS15 : Affordable housing

  1. Between 2012 and 2027 a minimum of 1,500 gross new units of affordable housing will be secured within the borough.
  2. The mix of tenures, including rented, and a mix of sizes and types should reflect the current assessment of housing needs.
  3. The Council will negotiate to achieve affordable housing taking account of the mix of affordable units proposed and the overall viability of the proposed development at the time the application is made.
    1. New residential developments comprising 15 or more net dwellings should provide 30 percent of housing as affordable
    2. For residential developments of between 10 and 14 net dwellings, a financial contribution broadly equivalent to provision of 20 percent affordable housing will be sought, so that affordable housing can be provided elsewhere in the borough
    3. For residential developments of 1-9 net dwellings, a financial contribution broadly equivalent to provision of 10 percent affordable housing will be sought, so that affordable housing can be provided elsewhere in the borough
    4. In some regeneration areas an alternative level of affordable housing provision may be sought to achieve a more balanced community and deliver other regeneration initiatives.
  4. On sites being redeveloped where there is existing affordable housing (or sites where the most recent use has been affordable housing), as a minimum the same number of affordable homes should be reprovided, and be consistent with current mix and tenure requirements unless agreed otherwise with the Council.

This policy will be implemented through:

  • DMP policies and allocations, including for identified regeneration areas
  • Affordable Housing SPD, including a model for calculating financial contributions and detail on the type, tenure and size of affordable homes
  • developer contributions through Section 106 payments
  • consideration and determination of planning applications and appeals.

Indicators used to monitor this policy will include:

  • target for delivery of additional affordable housing units
  • affordable housing provision within regeneration areas.

Evidence base:

  • Strategic Housing Market Assessment.
  • Affordable Housing Viability Study

For more information please see the Reigate & Banstead Core Strategy