Policy information sourced from Thorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan

TH4 Housing Mix

Proposals for residential development will need to consider local housing need and demonstrate how the types of dwellings provided will help ensure a balanced mix of housing for Thorpe. The provision of 2 or 3 bed dwellings suitable for younger persons and families is encouraged, as is accessible purpose-designed dwellings to enable our older people to downsize and remain in the village.

In all new housing developments the provision of affordable homes for sale will be supported and proposals should provide a tenure mix which includes at least 10% of homes as a form of discounted market sales homes or other affordable routes to home ownership, together with affordable housing for rent to provide homes for newly forming households and young families who live or work in Thorpe.

The precise housing mix of new development will be determined on a site-by-site basis, having regard to viability and other relevant factors.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Development Plan