Chapter 6

Council Assistance

6.1 Where necessary and appropriate, and to assist housing providers in the delivery of affordable housing, the Council will undertake the measures outlined below.

6.2 The Council will work in partnership with other third parties including other public agencies and housing providers to secure the delivery of affordable housing.

6.3 The Council will assist housing providers in establishing priority client groups and forms of affordable housing which will best meet housing need.

6.4 The Council will consider the possibility of making unallocated surplus Council owned land available for affordable housing at the appropriate value relating to its end use as affordable housing

6.5 The Council will use compulsory purchase powers to secure opportunities for new supply and regeneration where a suitable housing provider underwrites the acquisition costs.

6.6 The Council will engage early in the development process with developers and housing providers to discuss identified housing needs in the area and advise on the availability of subsidy and resources and the suitability of development proposals for meeting local housing needs.

6.7 The Council will negotiate with developers and housing providers on any necessary legal agreements for the provision and retention of affordable housing as a condition of Planning Permission being granted.

6.8 Where any development is proposed that comprises or includes housing, early contact with the Council is recommended