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NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Social housing should be provided by developers as an integral element of larger housing developments where a need is identified. Where a need is identified for Travellers specific accommodation this

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Achieving balanced communities is one of the major themes for housing in the RDS. Diversity and social inclusion are distinguishing marks of well-balanced communities which embrace a mix of social gro

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

The development plan process will be the primary vehicle to facilitate any identified need for social housing by zoning land or by indicating, through key site requirements, where a proportion of a si

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

In locations where a demonstrable housing need is identified by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, planning permission for housing proposals will only be granted where provision is made for a sui

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

This policy will be applied where a need for social housing is established through a local housing needs assessment and the development plan for the area has not provided for it.

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Empty homes also include all Housing Association/Housing Executive voids (excluding those classified as pending 'demolition' or 'sale').

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Housing provided by registered Social Landlords for rent. Such housing is allocated by reference to an approved (Department for Social Development) Common Waiting List and allocation system.

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

Social Rented Housing Need focuses on those households who require their housing needs to be met by a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) i.e. the NIHE or a Housing Association. Social rented accommodati

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

The principal means of meeting social housing need is through the re-letting of existing Social Housing accommodation (stock turnover). Where relets are insufficient to meet housing need then the cons

NI-wide·PPS 12 Housing in Settlements

The NIHE, in conjunction with the DSD and Housing Associations, operate a Common Selection Scheme or waiting list for social housing. The Common Selection Scheme incorporates a register of those seeki

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Social Rented Housing is housing provided at an affordable rent by a Registered Housing Association; that is, one which is registered and regulated by the Department of Social Development as a social

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Intermediate Housing consists of shared ownership housing provided through a Registered Housing Association (e.g. the Co Ownership Housing Association) and helps households who can afford a small mort

NI-wide·PPS 21 Sustainable Development in the Countryside

Applications for social and affordable housing groups will be restricted to Registered Housing Associations. Such proposals will need to be accompanied by information demonstrating that the potential

Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Proposal Form and Checklist 1 Name of Development 2 Site Address/Location of development 3 Affordable Housing Policy Reference 4 Housing zoning reference, if applicable 5 Planning

Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix

Affordable housing design standards: The DfC Housing Association Guide (HAG) design standards7 apply to all new social housing. Meeting these standards is a requirement for RHAs to access public fundi

Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability

Residential values in these areas make the delivery of any market schemes (including older persons housing) highly unlikely. A significant increase in values from 2019 levels (c. 50-60%) would be requ

Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design

It should also be noted that where social housing forms part of a proposed development, there are a range of specific design requirements to which all new build social housing should adhere to as a co

Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design

The Department for Communities' (DfC's) Housing Association Guide (HAG) and Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards require all new social rented housing and Subsidised Intermediate Rent (SIR) ho

Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design

Table 2: HOU7 criteria vs. 'Lifetime Homes' standards, Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards, DfC HAG standards and NI Building Regulations 1. Car parking 2. Distance from parking space to hom

Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design

Lifetime Homes Standards | Within Policy HOU7 Additional DfC HAG requirements for Lifetime Homes (social housing only) | Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards (Subsidised Intermediate Rent (SIR

Belfast·SPG003 Residential Design

However, as noted above, the wheelchair accessible standards are less onerous than requirements for full wheelchair housing standards. In the case of social housing or SIR housing, full wheelchair hou

Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design

Shortlisted for RSUA Design Awards 2019, this project reflects a new focus by local housing associations on design quality. The scheme retained an existing red brick façade with new floorspace above a