NM2: Diversifying Housing
This policy is proposed to be modified from the current Neighbourhood Plan
A housing needs assessment is currently taking place for New Milton. The needs assessment will take into account local wages, affordability of different types of housing, tenure mix, age of residents and other factors. Together this reseach will lead to recommendations about the housing mix that will be most suitable for New Milton in the future. These recommendations will be used to write a modified ‘Diversifying Housing’ policy that reflects the up-to-date picture of housing need locally.
Policy NM2: Diversifying Housing
The wording of this policy may change dependent on the outcome of a housing needs assessment which is currently being prepared, to reflect the current housing requirements for New Milton.
The text in the policy above will be updated as work on the neighbourhood plan progresses. Please consider the approach taken to revising this policy and tell the steering group your thoughts.
Original policy text
Proposals for all residential development should seek to include in their housing mix a type and tenure suitable for first time buyers or those looking to rent their first home. In the case of Strategic Site allocations and other developments of 100 homes or more, proposals must include a diversity of housing types as follows:
- Homes suitable for first time buyers or those looking to rent their first home including approx. 5% of market provision in the form of affordable homes for sale;
- Undeveloped, serviced plots made available individually for purchase by self-builders; and
- Homes specifically developed for private rent