Developing your local affordable housing policy

Introduction

Developing an affordable housing policy which is appropriate for your local area is a key building block in ensuring that the requirements of Planning Policy Statement 3 Housing are met in respect of delivering affordable housing.

This section begins with looking at both what is an affordable housing policy and what should be included within an affordable housing policy. It specifically takes you through the policy process map below and following questions.

Establish what the affordable housing policy needs to include
Refer to your evidence base to establish affordable housing targets and thresholds
- How do I use my evidence base in developing my affordable housing policy?
Test the draft policy for economic viability
- What do I do to ensure that the policy is economically viable?
Consult with stakeholders on the draft policy.
- When developing an affordable housing policy, who should I consult with and when?

What is an affordable housing policy?
What should be included within an affordable housing policy?
How do I use my evidence base in developing my affordable housing policy?
When developing an affordable housing policy, who should I consult with and when?
What is affordable housing for rent?
What is affordable housing for sale?
What do I do to ensure that the policy is economically viable?
What is a rural exception sites policy?