Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation on the scope and objectives of the Interim Affordable Housing Policy followed by a discussion and to agree a date for the affordable housing tour.

The Committee received a presentation on affordable housing. The presentation detailed the definition of affordable housing, why affordable housing is required and the supporting evidence, the current policies and details of the interim policy statement.

With regard to the rural housing needs, Members requested that the sites identified for housing be circulated to Members. Members also highlighted the importance of there being a need for the housing and that facilities such as public transport, schools and shops should be available near to the sites.

 K Carsberg highlighted that the schemes need to be sympathetic and proportionate to the area and that there was now a Rural Housing Enabler Officer in place, who is responsible for demonstrating the need and consulting with Parish Councils.

Following detailed consideration of the presentation the Committee agreed that it should carry out a tour of typical affordable housing schemes, prior to it giving consideration to the interim policy statement.

RESOLVED

1. That the presentation be noted.

2. That a tour of affordable housing schemes be arranged for September, prior to consideration being given to the interim policy statement.