Policy DM17 Applicability and Pre-Application Requirements

If Policy DM17 Affordable Housing applies to the proposal, the applicant will ordinarily be required to provide an element of affordable housing. From the feasibility stage of the design process, developers should: Refer to the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council LDP 2030 and any associated supplementary planning guidance in relation to housing policy and affordable housing requirements; Refer to DfC 'Housing Association Design Guide' or 'Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards'. Refer to NIHE 'Commissioning Prospectus' for detailed information on Affordable Housing requirement across the Borough. If Policy DM 17 is applicable, the applicant should and are strongly encouraged to contact a Registered Housing Association to seek advice on the tenure, housing mix, design and costs of affordable housing for the specific location. The applicant is very strongly recommended to contact Council for a PAD. NIHE can confirm at the PAD on the affordable housing need requirements. Advice given by NIHE will be without prejudice and current at the date of the PAD. The applicant should be aware that advice might change, for example, if there is a change in housing need.