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Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The new Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Local Development Plan – Plan Strategy, was formally adopted by resolution of the Council on 3 July 2025. The Plan Strategy forms a high level, strategi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The Local Development Plan 2030 - Plan Strategy identifies at paragraph 7.24, that for the purposes of the Local Development Plan, the current definition of affordable housing, is the same as the defi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 establishes the plan-led system. This gives primacy to the Local Development Plan in the assessment of planning applications, unless material considerations in

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016. The Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) Order 2016 identifies Northern Ireland Housing Executiv

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Programme for Government 2024-2027. The Programme for Government 2024 - 2027 'Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most', identifies the Northern Ireland Executive commitment to deliver nine priorities with t

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Housing Supply Strategy 2024 - 2039. The Housing Supply Strategy was published in December 2024 by the Department for Communities and provides a 15-year framework for the development and delivery of p

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2035. The RDS as the overarching strategic planning framework for Northern Ireland recognises that the provision of more affordable housing helps to build strong an

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Policy RG6 seeks to encourage mixed housing development, with neighbourhoods containing homes in a range of sizes and tenures, to facilitate stable communities and to reduce isolation. Policy RG8 requ

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The SPPS identifies a range of core planning principles, which aim to facilitate sustainable patterns of development. One of these is 'to improve health and wellbeing', which includes supporting the d

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Strategic Policy 4 of the Plan Strategy seeks to provide a choice of housing for people in socially balanced and inclusive communities across the Borough. The Council wishes to encourage an affordable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

In order to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing units within the Borough, the Plan includes a Detailed Management policy, which seeks to increase the supply of affordable housing through the

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Where the Council considers it necessary to provide a higher proportion of affordable housing in a specific location, policy DM 17 may also be supported through the Local Policies Plan, by the zoning

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

DfI has responsibility for the publication of regional planning policy, in terms of the RDS and SPPS, as well as bringing forward planning legislation. DfI can also act as the planning authority in th

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Developers and applicants play a key role in the delivery of affordable housing. They are required to engage early in the process and establish a partnership with a RHA in relation to affordable housi

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

NIHE is the strategic housing authority for Northern Ireland and its statutory functions are principally set out in the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981. These include the examination and assessm

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

A RHA provides social rented and/or intermediate accommodation (via a subsidiary of a RHA where relevant) and may specialise in accommodation for special needs groups. They are the main developers of

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

A PAD service is available from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council planning section and applicants are very strongly encouraged to use this service if they are proposing development on a site tha

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The design approach to a proposal under policy DM 17 should be a consideration from the outset and should be closely aligned with discussions with RHAs on the required mix of tenure, size and type of

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

Design standards in respect of social rented housing are contained within the Housing Association Design Guide, which is included within the Housing Association Guide, maintained and published by DfC.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

If Policy DM17 Affordable Housing applies to the proposal, the applicant will ordinarily be required to provide an element of affordable housing. From the feasibility stage of the design process, deve

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Parts 1-14 of the 'Affordable Housing Proposal Form and Checklist', see Appendix 2, should be completed by the applicant and submitted as 'additional information' with the online PAD request, to demon

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The developer has responsibility for the design of the development, and to ensure that the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council LDP 2030 affordable housing requirements are met.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

All parts of the 'Affordable Housing Proposal Form and Checklist', see Appendix 2, should be completed by the applicant to demonstrate compliance with the affordable housing requirement and submitted

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

At planning application stage, the applicant should state how the proposal complies with the standards outlined at stage 2, within a design and access statement or concept plan. This should contain in

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

The location and design of all affordable dwellings must be shown on the plans submitted with a full or reserved matters planning application.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Are 40 or more dwellings proposed? OR Do LPP KSRs/Zonings for Affordable Housing apply to the site? OR Does the proposal relate to Affordable Housing in the countryside? If NO, there is no affordable

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Finalises Affordable Housing Proposal Form and Checklist and submits with planning application, detailed plans, and design & access statement/design concept statement. Seeks advice from a RHA or other

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Considers planning application and NIHE advice. If proposal considered acceptable, Council grants planning permission subject to condition(s) and/or Section 76 Agreement.

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

RHA/Operator registers site with NIHE. Developer constructs affordable housing. Developer confirms and contracts a RHA/Operator. Affordable housing units acquired by the RHA/Operator

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Discussion with Planning Authority (Please fill out this section if you have had initial PAD about affordable housing) Name of Planning Officer If discussion was through a PAD: PAD Reference Date of m

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

PLANNING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 76 OF THE PLANNING ACT (NI) 2011 Dated the day of 2025 BETWEEN Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council AND XXXXX RELATING TO: Lands at XXXXX

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

THIS DEED is made on the day of 2025 BETWEEN: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council of Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA ('the Council'); AND XXXX (Company registration number XXXX) whose registe

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Planning Exemption Statement