Comment

Draft Black Country Plan

Representation ID: 22424

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Maurice Sanders

Agent: Avison Young

Representation Summary:

Policy HOU3 – Delivering Affordable, Wheelchair Accessible and Self Build / Custom Build Housing
We note that this policy requires all developments of ten homes or more to provide a proportion
of affordable housing, ranging from 10% to 30% depending on (i) if the site is located in a lower or
higher value zone and (ii) if the site is greenfield or brownfield. The policy goes on to say that the
tenure and type of affordable homes sought will be determined on a site-by-site basis, based on
national planning policy and best available information regarding local housing needs, site
surroundings and viability considerations.
Our Client supports the Draft Plan’s desire to see appropriate levels of affordable housing
delivered in the Black Country, as well as it’s recognition that the tenure and type of affordable
dwelling will vary according to market conditions. However, it considers that it will be important
to maintain the same type of flexibility when it comes to the proportion of affordable housing a
development will be required to deliver, to allow for changing local market circumstances. It is
recommended that this is reflected in the policy wording.