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Viability Case and PAD Process
Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing
In those exceptional circumstances, where an applicant envisages making a case for reduced or no affordable housing provision on grounds of viability, then they are encouraged to raise this during the
dwellingaffordable-housingviabilityViability Appraisal Requirements
Antrim and Newtownabbey·SPG Affordable Housing
In those exceptional circumstances where the developer seeks to reduce or not comply with the affordable housing policy requirements of DM 17, due to viability concerns, as outlined above these matter
dwellingaffordable-housingviabilityConsideration of Suitable Alternatives - Notification and Viability Demonstration
5.2.9Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
When the Council becomes aware that proposed affordable housing provision is deemed to be unsustainable, we will notify the applicant at the earliest opportunity. In a case where an applicant consider
affordable-housingviabilitymixed-tenureAlternatives to On-site Affordable Housing Delivery
5.2.13Belfast·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
dwellingflatshousingviabilityViability review mechanisms and reassessment
5.2.15Belfast·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
dwellingflatshousing-mixaffordable-housingviabilityViability review mechanisms for reduced affordable housing
5.3.5Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix
In exceptional circumstances where affordable housing has been reduced below the requirements set out in Policy HOU5 in order to address confirmed viability challenges, the s76 Agreement will incorpor
dwellinghousingviabilityMeeting policy requirements in exceptional viability cases
4.9.4Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
As previously outlined, in exceptional cases where the Council accepts that meeting the full policy requirements is unviable, an appropriate balance will need to be struck between the level of develop
non-domesticdwellingviabilitydeveloper-contributionsaffordable-housingPlanning Application Stage - Viability Information Requirements
6.2.1Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Where the Council has advised at PAD stage that a valid viability argument may exist, the submitted planning application should include detailed viability information. This assessment should focus on
planningviabilitySite-Specific Viability Assessment Format and Content
6.2.2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
A site-specific viability assessment undertaken to support a planning application should be based on the following factors: • Assessments should be supported by appropriate available evidence, informe
planningviabilityIndependent Expert Input for Viability Assessment
6.2.3Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Complexity and variance is inherent in assessing viability. Whilst a certain degree of knowledge and understanding is required of planners and decision-makers as to the viability implications of all t
planningviabilityViability Assessment Presentation and Interrogation
6.2.4Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
For any viability assessment submitted at planning application stage, all inputs and findings should be set out in a way that aids clear interpretation and interrogation by decision-makers. The assess
planningviabilityWaiving of requirements in exceptional circumstances
3Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Only in exceptional circumstances will the removal of requirements and/or obligations be considered, as a very last resort. The nature of the proposed development may also be taken into account, where
planningviabilityValidity of viability assessments until determination
6.2.15Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
It is important that the decision of the Council on a planning application is based on material considerations at the time of determination, hence the conclusions of a viability assessment undertaken
planningviabilityMonitoring and review of viability assessments
6.3.1Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
The council will continuously monitor the outcomes and use of viability assessments as part of the planning process and will provide updates to the separate Key Assumptions document as required. In ad
planningviabilityReview of Key Assumptions document at plan intervals
6.3.2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
As acknowledged in Section 2.2, the Key Assumptions to be used as the starting point for viability assessments will be subject to review at appropriate intervals over the plan period. This review proc
planningviabilityUpdates to Key Assumptions and SPG
6.3.3Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Where necessary, the separate Key Assumptions document will be updated and published to help inform future consideration of viability. This SPG will also be updated if necessary to address any finding
planningviabilitySite-specific assessment reappraisals and claw back clauses
6.3.4Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
In relation to site-specific viability assessments, it is acknowledged that the viability of sites may change over time as they reflect current costs and values. For larger, more complex schemes with
planningviabilityExecutive Summary Template for Build-to-Rent Schemes
Appendix 2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Executive summary template for BtR schemes Contingencies £ Abnormal costs £ Total construction and development costs £ D) Finance Finance Cost £ E) Profit Developer Profit £ Profit as a % return %
build-to-rentviabilityKey Assumptions and Policy Compliance Statement
Appendix 2Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
Please outline how the Key Assumptions published by the Council have informed this planning application. This should include reference to compliance with the detailed policies noted in Figure 4.7 of
build-to-rentviabilitypolicy-complianceAbnormal Costs Definition
Belfast·SPG002 Development Viability
If applicable, please provide details of any abnormal costs that are unique to your development.
build-to-rentviability