Affordable housing
East Renfrewshire Council believes everyone should have the opportunity of a good quality and accessible housing, which they can afford, within a sustainable mixed community. Provision of housing should meet the needs of the whole community, including those whose needs are not met by the housing market, and should include a good balance of housing types and tenures.
Affordable housing includes social rented housing and intermediate housing (eg shared equity) provided for households whose needs are not met by the housing market. A summary of affordable housing options in East Renfrewshire can be found be following the links on this page.
East Renfrewshire Council also supports households in their aspirations to buy a home by providing shared equity homes. Affordable homes are provided at sub-market prices, and restricted to specified types of household. The Scottish Government’s shared equity scheme is called Homestake and further information on this is provided by following the links on this page.
Delivery of Affordable Housing
LHS and SHIP
The delivery of affordable housing is a key priority for the Council and this is reflected in the Local Housing Strategy (LHS) 2004-2009 and the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2007. The LHS is the overarching housing strategy which sets out the Council’s priorities in relation to affordable housing, house condition, regeneration, providing for particular needs and fuel poverty. Further information can be provided by following the link below.
Local Housing Strategy 2004 -2009
The SHIP 2007 sets the Council’s investment priorities for the delivery of affordable housing in East Renfrewshire. It details a number of delivery mechanisms that will help fulfill the Council’s aim of providing the people of East Renfrewshire the opportunity to have good quality, accessible and affordable housing. Further information on the SHIP can be found by following the link below.
Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2007
Affordable Housing Policy
The Council’s Affordable Housing Policy currently takes the form of Supplementary Planning Policy Guidance (SPPG) to the 2003 Local Plan. The SPPG on affordable housing was approved by the Council on 19th January 2006.
The Policy sets out how the planning system can support delivery of affordable housing and provides clarity on the requirements for affordable housing for new housing developments in East Renfrewshire.
For further information contact:
Karen Barrie
Project Officer (Affordable Housing)
Development Plans
2 Spiersbridge Way
Spiersbridge Business Park
Thornliebank
G46 8NG
Tel:- 0141 577 3568
Email:- affordablehousing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk