Affordable housing & enabling
Summary
We do not build any housing ourselves. Instead we make sure that a three year strategy for affordable housing is produced based on the needs of the district. We enable affordable housing to be built by providing advice and support based on our housing experience, housing needs research and our partnership working.
Downloads
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guide to Housing Strategy & Enabling Section [PDF, 24 Kb]
Download the Greater Norwich Sub-region Housing Need & Stock Condition Survey [PDF, 6132 Kb]
Download Supplementary Planning Guidance - Affordable Housing and Housing Mix [PDF, 1714 Kb]
Guide for Affordable Housing in Rural Communities [PDF, 1154 Kb]
Further information
Are you a landowner, developer or a member of your Parish Council?
If you are, and you would like to bring affordable housing to your community, this page is for you. It explains how we work with you to make sure affordable housing is considered when you make proposals for new housing developments. You can download our guides on this page (see above). Also you can go to the related page links to see details of our Low Cost Housing Project and for guidance on how to apply for planning permission on Exception Sites (land for development outside a parish’s development boundary).
How we work with you
Policy HOU 12 in the South Norfolk Local Plan relates to affordable housing as part of larger housing developments. We will negotiate with you to make sure an element of affordable housing is included on sites proposed for residential development, which:
- In settlements of 3000 people or more, are for 15 or more dwellings or where the site is of 1.0 ha or more;
- In other settlements, with populations of less than 3000 people, are for 10 or more dwellings or where the site is of 0.40 ha or more.
In cases where we consider that it would not be appropriate to provide affordable housing on the development site, we may consider a financial or other contribution towards affordable housing.
Further details about how we implement Policy HOU 12 can be found in the 'Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing and Housing Mix' (October 2003), which can be downloaded above
Policy HOU 13 of the South Norfolk Local Plan facilitates local needs affordable housing in or adjacent to settlements on sites where housing might otherwise not be allowed.
Any mix of affordable housing should be discussed with our Enabling Team prior to submission of a planning application - our contact details are given at the foot of this page.
South Norfolk Stock Condition and Housing Needs Survey
In 2006 a Greater Norwich Sub-region Housing Need and Stock Condition Survey was carried out. The South Norfolk and Greater Norwich reports of this comprehensive survey provide up to date evidence of the housing needs in South Norfolk. The evidence can be used to support affordable housing development through the planning process.
Planning permission for affordable housing
Our leaflet 'Procedure for applying for planning permission for local needs housing in or adjacent to villages' gives further details on the use of housing needs surveys to support affordable housing. It also lists all settlements where the district-wide survey can be used to support a low cost housing scheme.
See Planning permission for affordable housing in or near villages to download this guide.
Guide to Affordable Housing in Rural Communities
The 'Guide for Affordable Housing in Rural Communities' is a booklet that outlines and explains the procedures and technical terminology, so you are clear as to how affordable housing could be achieved for local people (download above).
This is a general guide for Norfolk, and you should always check with us for specific guidance in your area. The guide was published in 2004 so please check with our Housing Strategy and Enabling Team for the latest details.
Related pages on this website
External links
Housing Corporation
The Housing Corporation is a national body that assists with the funding for affordable housing
Norfolk Rural Community Council
The Norfolk Rural Community Council employer a Rural Housing Enabler, who can carry out local housing needs surveys on behalf of Parish Councils with our support.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Housing Strategy and Enabling Team |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | housingadvice@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533756 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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