1. Exception Housing Schemes
Planning policy allows some affordable homes to be built in the Countryside if:
Homes meet a proven need
Adjoin existing homes in village
Are affordable for the life of the property
AND other planning requirements are met (not in flood zone, good access & design, etc.)
Typically developments of around 10 homes
Let using local lettings – connection to parish & adjoining parishes
Requires willing landowner
Relatively cheap land makes development of affordable homes possible (may still need cross subsidy from limited number of market homes)
Planning Policy in North Norfolk
Majority of development to be in towns (principle: Cromer, Holt, Fakenham & North Walsham; secondary: Hoveton, Sheringham, Stalham & Wells)
Small amount of development in 16 Service villages
Remainder of district = Countryside
Development very restricted – support economy, renewable energy or affordable housing
Affordable housing
Affordable housing is let or sold at below market rates (homes can be for rent or intermediate home ownership)
New affordable housing requires subsidy
Routes to new affordable homes:
Planning gain – proportion of homes on larger (10+) developments should be affordable
Registered providers (housing associations) with limited government grant
Outcome = not enough built to meet need