Belfast·SPG001 Affordable Housing and Housing Mix·Page 12·3.2.6

Higher proportions of affordable housing where viable and justified

Where demonstrated necessary and viable, the Council expects developments to provide more than the 20% minimum; this may be required by Key Site Requirements or other supplementary planning guidance.

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. In this context, it is important to note that KSRs pertaining to certain larger housing sites in the plan may seek a higher contribution of affordable housing. Other Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), in the form of master plans, should also be taken into account where relevant, depending on the location of a specific development.

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