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Overview and Purpose of SPG
1.1.1-1.1.2Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
This Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional advice and guidance specific to the delivery of affordable housing as part of mixed tenure developments in Belfast. It is intended for us
dwellinghousing-policyBenefits and Importance of Affordable Housing Delivery
1.1.3Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
The benefits in effectively delivering affordable homes in mixed tenure developments in the city via policies HOU5 and HOU6 are significant, in terms of meeting affordable housing need by opening up a
dwellinghousing-policyDefinition of Affordable Housing
1.2.1Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
For the purposes of planning and the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) for NI, the updated definition of affordable housing introduced on 1 April 2021 is as follows: "Affordable housing is a
dwellinghousing-policyDefinition and scope of affordable housing
1.2.2Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
This definition does not materially affect the established and agreed meaning of social housing, as previously set out in the SPPS and the Belfast LDP Plan Strategy. However, the new definition provid
dwellinghousing-policyKey Players in Affordable Housing Implementation
1.3Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
The implementation of affordable housing requires a collaborative effort from a number of the key stakeholders. Their specific roles in relation to this are set out below.
housing-policyplanningBelfast City Council role
1.3.2Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Belfast City Council is the planning authority, with responsibility to prepare the Local Development Plan (LDP) for the Belfast district, including associated planning objectives and policies. The Cou
dwellinghousing-policyplanningNorthern Ireland Housing Executive role and functions
1.3.3Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is the strategic housing authority for Northern Ireland and its statutory function includes the examination and assessment of housing need. It is also res
dwellinghousing-policyNIHE grant payments and consultation role
1.3.4Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
NIHE makes grant payments to Registered Housing Associations (RHAs) in respect of the construction and provision of social housing. NIHE are also named as a consultation body in Part 1, Section 2 of t
dwellinghousing-policyplanningProcess Guide Overview
5.4.1-5.4.2Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
As noted above, Appenidx 3 provides an illustrative framework for the consideration of an appropriate mix of affordable housing products and reasonable alternatives. This should be read alongside the
dwellinghousing-policyRequirements Checklist
5.4.3Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
In addition, Appendix 5 presents a summary of the key requirements set out throughout this guidance to enable the applicant/developer/agent to check that they have fully addressed the requirements of
dwellinghousing-policySection 76 Agreement Process
5.4Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Prepare draft Heads of Terms for a s76 Agreement, based on your preferred delivery method and the most relevant model planning agreement. We would recommend that the proposed delivery method and requi
dwellinghousing-policyPre-Application Checklist
5.4Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Before submitting your planning application, run through the Summary Checklist at Appendix 5 to ensure all requirements of this SPG have been addressed.
dwellinghousing-policyGlossary - Affordable Housing Definition
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Affordable housing is either: • Social rented housing; or • Intermediate housing for sale; or • Intermediate housing for rent that is provided outside of the general market, for those whose needs are
dwellinghousing-policyGlossary - Build to Rent
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
A term used to describe private rented residential property, which is designed for rent instead of for sale. It offers sustainable, quality investments, providing income from short- to long-term renta
dwellinghousing-policyGlossary - Common Selection Scheme
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
The list of rules that the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and Registered Housing Associations use when deciding who they should offer social rented housing to. The scheme determines how soc
dwellinghousing-policyGlossary - Common Waiting List
Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Everyone who applies for social rented housing in NI is added to a common waiting list in accordance with the Common Selection Scheme. Suitable housing is then offered to those on the waiting list in
dwellinghousing-policyAppendix 3: Framework for affordable housing products
Appendix 3Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
Appendix 3: Framework for affordable housing products
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