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Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is available to households who otherwise could not house themselves, for example, because they would struggle to afford the cost of housing in the open market, or they need a specif

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Intermediate Rent homes are intended to remain as Intermediate housing for rent for the longer term. By offering tenancies of up to five years at a time with the option to renew, (subject to agreement

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

From the very outset in drawing up a housing proposal, where a developer identifies that a scheme will trigger the requirements of policy DM 17, they should contact a RHA or other relevant operator of

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Applicants are encouraged to seek information on the affordable housing requirement from a RHA or other relevant operator, prior to a Pre-Application Discussion (PAD) with the Council. Advice should b

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Prior to the PAD, applicants should also refer to the NIHE 'Commissioning Prospectus' which provides housing associations, developers and other interested stakeholders with detailed information about

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Following initial discussions taking place between the applicant and a RHA or other relevant operator, the use of a well-informed PAD between an applicant and the Councils will support the preparation

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

It is however acknowledged that for certain types of proposals, which for example propose affordable homes by way of apartment development within the general layout, that small clusters of affordable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The assessment of viability can be carried out using an independent model. Although not exhaustive, this will typically include the following list of information: • Developers/applicants development a

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

If it is determined that a proposal involving affordable housing is not viable, a reduced level or an alternative approach to delivering affordable housing requirements may be acceptable subject to th

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Paragraph 7.40 of the Plan Strategy indicates that in exercising policy DM 17, that the provision of affordable housing may be secured by the developer entering into a planning agreement under Section

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Where a Section 76 agreement is required, it is recognised that a number of possible methods exist for the delivery of the affordable housing, therefore clauses within the Section 76 Agreement will ne

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

There may be occasions where development is delivered over a number of phases, based on an agreed concept masterplan. In such circumstances, the Council will normally include specific triggers in the

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Annex 3 Planning Application