Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation outlining what has been submitted to the Audit Commission in relation to the Self Assessment, the Housing Vision, local priorities and the production of a local housing strategy. 

The Committee received a presentation on Strategic Housing, which outlined the work undertaken for the Audit Commission inspection including a peer review and self assessment. It was noted that a Housing Strategy was being developed to take the vision and priorities for housing forward. Members agreed that the Strategy would be considered by the Committee in November prior to it being submitted to Cabinet for approval.

The presentation also outlined the Interim Affordable Housing Planning Statement. There were currently three different planning policies for Cheshire East, which created inconsistencies relating to affordable housing requirements and rural exception sites. The interim statement would:

• Address the above issues
• Provide updated guidance on affordable housing provisions
• Provide consistent policy approach for planning applications
• Address issues surroundings development economics and viability of providing affordable housing

The key elements of the statement and adoption process were outlined to Members. It was agreed that the Committee would give consideration to the Statement at its meeting scheduled to be held on 23 November 2010.

RESOLVED

That the Committee give consideration to the Housing Strategy and Interim Affordable Housing Planning Statement at its meeting scheduled to be held on 23 November 2010.