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Focused Amendments to the Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 21245

Received: 19/06/2012

Respondent: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Representation Summary:

This amendment is in response to objections received and evidence that affordable housing providers are unlikely to take on such properties. It seems sensible as conversions of this type may be technically complex and/or costly, making them less viable for affordable housing, and the location may be less suitable in terms of access to services etc than other sites (eg rural exceptions). The cross-reference to the general affordable housing policy ensures that some provision for affordable housing is retained.

Full text:

This amendment is in response to objections received and evidence that affordable housing providers are unlikely to take on such properties. It seems sensible as conversions of this type may be technically complex and/or costly, making them less viable for affordable housing, and the location may be less suitable in terms of access to services etc than other sites (eg rural exceptions). The cross-reference to the general affordable housing policy ensures that some provision for affordable housing is retained.