Policy information sourced from Welwyn Hatfield District Plan

H7 Affordable Housing

Within the towns and specified settlements, the Council will expect all proposals for residential development on sites of 1ha or more, or with 25 units or more, to include the provision of affordable housing to meet the needs of local people who cannot afford to occupy dwellings generally available on the open market. The Council will therefore seek through negotiation a proportion of affordable housing, which as a minimum should comprise 30% subsidised housing, on each suitable site. The proportion, type and mix of affordable housing will be based on information in the latest housing needs survey and the criteria in Section 10 of Circular 6/98.

Sites that make provision for key worker housing in addition to the affordable housing requirement will be supported.

For more information please see the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan