Support

Representation ID: 71692

Received: 21/02/2020

Respondent: Barton Willmore

AFFORDABILITY & TENURE
The draft SPD provides an expected tenure split based upon the most recent Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) findings but notes that these may vary site to site.
In relation to the housing types and sizes, the draft SPD seeks to deviate from the SHMA and provide fewer one-bed properties. This is in recognition of the limitations placed on household growth and individual lifestyle choices by one-bedroom properties. The draft SPD seeks to provide more two-bed properties and fewer one-bed properties, but still within the sum of the total range for these i.e. 55-65%. The draft SPD also encourages two-bed bungalows to be provided; however, the draft SPD should recognise the potential implications for site density and design of providing such properties.
This flexible approach for site specific tenure mixes, housing types and sizes is supported.
This flexibility however, could be further strengthened by references to the site-specific circumstances such as location, local market demand and viability being considered as part of determining the mix on site.