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Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Primarily, this SPG supplements Policy HOU5: Affordable housing, which requires all new residential developments of 5 units or more or on sites of 0.1 hectares or more to provide affordable housing as

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Plot size: Less than 0.1 ha Units: 4 detached houses at appropriate density Affordable housing requirement: 0 units Plot size: Greater than 0.1 ha Units: 4 detached houses at artificially low density

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Policy HOU5 requires a minimum of 20% of units to be provided as affordable housing. This falls significantly short of the actual affordable housing need in Belfast and, as such, should be considered

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

However, it should also be noted that where it can be demonstrated that it is necessary and viable to provide a higher proportion of affordable housing, the Council will expect developments to do so.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

In exceptional circumstances, there may be cases where abnormal costs or constraints and/or the mix of house types and tenures required may result in a proposal being unviable and, therefore, unable t

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

The following table lists examples of residential development that are usually exempt from the requirements of Policy HOU5 to provide affordable housing: Type of development | Reason Residential deve

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Fundamentally, 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 the

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Affordable homes are generally delivered via specially designed products, such as those detailed below, which are operated according to specific criteria to ensure that, where government funding is pr

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Determine whether affordable housing is required under policy HOU5: Is the site greater than 0.1ha in size? Are 5 or more residential units proposed? Note: If the answer to either question is yes, aff

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Affordable housing should consist of social rented housing and/or intermediate housing.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Intermediate housing for rent (also referred to as 'Intermediate Rent') is private rented housing which can offer an alternative to open market private rental for those whose needs are not met by the

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Two products are available that fall within the broad definition of intermediate housing for rent, which depend on whether the rental discount is being delivered with or without public sector support.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

NIHE will provide up to date advice on the level of affordable housing need/demand on a case-by-case basis via a RHA. Different methodologies are followed by NIHE depending on whether determining soci

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Social rented properties are offered in accordance with the Common Selection Scheme, which prioritises households living in unsuitable or insecure accommodation. The rules of the Common Selection Sche

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

In contrast to social housing, where need is expressed by applicants via the Common Selection Scheme, intermediate housing for either rent or sale is largely demand driven, with end users not usually

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

The nature of mixed tenure development necessitates careful consideration of housing mix – both within the affordable homes and within the market sale properties, but also in the relationship between

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

In determining the appropriate mix of affordable housing in terms of size, type and tenure, regard will be had to an up to date analysis of demand, including housing stress and prevailing housing need

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

In the case of apartment buildings, some mixing of tenures should also be possible, although pepper potting is more easily delivered with intermediate units for sale or rent alongside market units for

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

1) Block by block (building by building) where each tenure is separated as much as possible within a development. There is still potential to integrate design 2) Dual ownership (mixed tenure) where th

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Dependent on the type of affordable housing products being delivered and the delivery method, tenure blind design may be easier or more difficult to achieve successfully. For example, as intermediate

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Policy HOU6 emphasises the need for future development to comprise accommodation suitable for smaller household types, with apartments and terrace house types expected to be the most in demand. Import

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Consider the appropriate mix size and type of accommodation at an early stage. This should ensure compatibility between the mix and type of units proposed across the site as a whole, taking account of

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Provision should particularly be made for smaller homes across all tenures to meet future household requirements.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Analysis of recent housing stock data reveals that over three quarters of apartments completed are either 1 or 2 bed. To help aid choice, it may therefore be necessary for developments to include more

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

When determining the appropriate mix of size and type of accommodation to propose as part of a development, explore the scope to provide less common sizes and types of accommodation, such as smaller h

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

As noted in Policy HOU6 (see Section 4.5 below), where a development is delivering a single unit typology, such as a single block of apartments, the Council will expect greater variety in terms of the

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Policy HOU6 acknowledges that there may be occasions where a mix of dwelling types is not possible because of the nature of development. Therefore, where a development is delivering a single unit typo

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

The requirement for a mix of house types will not apply to single apartment developments. In such cases the housing mix will be considered acceptable through greater variety in the size of units.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

When considering an appropriate mix of unit sizes within an apartment development, cognisance should be paid to the overall housing mix requirements for Belfast over the plan period (see Section 4.3 a

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

For developments with a single unit typology (i.e. all houses or all apartments), demonstrate how a broader mix of unit sizes has been incorporated into the mix of accommodation proposed. An outline o

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

The Council acknowledge that the use of DMS or DMR products are likely to have a greater cost implication for private sector developers/investors, and so should only be used as a last resort where via

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Where delivering affordable housing is not considered sustainable or viable: 1. A deference in the timing of affordable housing requirements pertaining to the site (i.e. a phasing option); 2. A variat

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Where an alternative is agreed on sustainability grounds only, it will be based on the assumption that the scheme is considered viable when meeting full policy requirements. A reduction in the number

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Where contributions are reduced below the requirements set out in Policy HOU5, s76 Agreements will incorporate review mechanisms to enable viability reassessment over the lifetime of the development t

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Ultimately, the weight to be given to the outcome of a viability assessment is a matter for the decision maker, having regard to all the circumstances in the case. Should a development be brought forw

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

As noted above, the Council's over-riding aim when considering the suitability of alternative affordable housing provision is to secure the maximum viable number of affordable housing units on-site as

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

However, we also acknowledge that there may be exceptional cases where off-site delivery may offer an acceptable solution, particularly where there are additional benefits in terms of the quality, qua

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Tenure The arrangements under which a household occupies all or part of a housing unit. Types of tenure typically include occupation by the owner and their family, private rental of all or part of the

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Tenure blind Housing where there is no architectural distinction between tenures (particularly in the external specifications and finishes) and any external design differences should be minimal.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Total Cost Indicators (TCIs) Form the basis for DfC's capital and grant funding approach and are used to achieve value for money in the provision of social housing. They are based on a combination of

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Key planning stages for HOU5

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Is affordable housing required? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then affordable housing will be required: • Is the site greater than 0.1ha in size? • Are 5 or more residential unit

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

How many affordable housing units are required by Policy HOU5? Consult Figure 3.2 to determine the number of affordable housing units required

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Are there any additional policy requirements? Check the additional policy requirements pertaining to the site in the Local Development Plan, associated Supplementary Planning Guidance and any relevan

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

What products will be used to meet affordable housing requirements? When deciding on the most appropriate affordable housing products to be proposed, applicants are advised to: • Review framework in

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

A RHA can provide advice on any specific design and layout requirements for the development of social housing, particularly in relation to the DfC's Housing Association Guide (HAG) design standards.

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

A PAD process is strongly recommended. It is an opportunity for you to discuss your proposal with the Council and we can advise you on what the issues will be when it is considered. A PAD should impro

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Where relevant, NIHE may also be invited to participate in PAD discussions regarding affordable housing obligations in respect of tenure, type and size of affordable units required. If required, NIHE

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Has the PAD meeting established the amount, type, size and tenure of affordable housing to be provided? The Affordable Housing Proposal Form should be discussed at this stage. As the PAD process is in

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Has the PAD meeting established how the affordable housing requirement is intended to be delivered? As above, gaining broad agreement on the proposed mechanisms for delivery of affordable housing as p