Balanced communities and mixed-tenure housing

The planning process also has an important role to play in the delivery of good quality housing that supports the creation of more balanced communities. Balanced communities can contribute positively to the creation and enhancement of shared spaces and vice-versa. Offering a variety of house types, sizes and tenures in housing schemes will therefore help with meeting the diverse needs of all the community and enhance opportunities for shared neighbourhoods. The aim should be to create well-linked, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods, with opportunities for communities to share access to local employment, shopping, leisure and social facilities.