Box 20 - Housing mix, homelessness and Private Sector Housing Renewal
Object
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19263
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: Aroncorp Ltd
Agent: Broadlands
The requirement for a specific percentage of one and two bedroomed dwellings should be deleted. People aspire to larger dwellings. Concern has been expressed about the provision of large numbers of small dwellings e.g. the SEEDA commissioned DTZ 2007 Report on Housing Type and Size in the South East. Further, experience in the planning of the Udimore Road, Rye site has shown that the affordable requirement (that at 40% is a significant element of the whole) does not necessarily correspond with the specified percentage and accordingly places a disproportionate requirement on the open market element to respect such percentage.
The requirement for a specific percentage of one and two bedroomed dwellings should be deleted. People aspire to larger dwellings. Concern has been expressed about the provision of large numbers of small dwellings e.g. the SEEDA commissioned DTZ 2007 Report on Housing Type and Size in the South East. Further, experience in the planning of the Udimore Road, Rye site has shown that the affordable requirement (that at 40% is a significant element of the whole) does not necessarily correspond with the specified percentage and accordingly places a disproportionate requirement on the open market element to respect such percentage.
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19309
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: AmicusHorizon Ltd (Rother Homes)
The housing needs of Rother were last captured and published via the Housing Market Assessment in 2006, as with most HMA's we have been involved with, they are only as good as the last update they have had.
We have a concern that the social properties procured via Planning Gain will not necessarily meet the current needs of the Borough - the gestation period for a large S106 site is historically many years too which exacerbates this problem. The needs figures need regular updating.
The housing needs of Rother were last captured and published via the Housing Market Assessment in 2006, as with most HMA's we have been involved with, they are only as good as the last update they have had.
We have a concern that the social properties procured via Planning Gain will not necessarily meet the current needs of the Borough - the gestation period for a large S106 site is historically many years too which exacerbates this problem. The needs figures need regular updating.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19707
Received: 02/03/2009
Respondent: Messrs. Chishick, Commotto and Terry
We strongly support the proposed policy on housing mix and empty homes
Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19712
Received: 02/03/2009
Respondent: Messrs. Chishick, Commotto and Terry
Preferred Strategy (b)(c) on Housing Mix with respect to conversions and extensions needs to be subject to careful control.
Support
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20480
Received: 28/01/2009
Respondent: Northiam Parish Council
The stated initiative to reduce the number of empty homes is strongly supported.
RDC's housing strategy is to increase provision of affordable housing to meet identified needs. The Parish Council is concerned that those needs are not being based on up to date accurate information and that 'local needs' may mean district-wide to RDC rather than within the village. The strategy of lowering the development qualification from 5 to 3 in the rural villages will help increase the number of affordable homes but the design of dwelling and the rent/purchase options are also key issues.
The stated initiative to reduce the number of empty homes is strongly supported.