SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 14
A need to address legal obligations for self and custom house building.
Consider intervention in the market to provide more affordable housing
Objectives
To ensure that the full objectively assessed housing need for the Borough is met for
the plan period consistent with the achievement of sustainable development and the
other objectives of the Plan.
To ensure that provision is made for an appropriate proportion of the HMA shortfall in
new housing land consistent with the achievement of sustainable development and
the other objectives of the Plan.
To help newly forming households and young people to get on the housing ladder
through the development of more open market ‘starter homes’ and shared ownership.
Maximise the provision of affordable housing; ensuring the provision of an
appropriate mix, type and tenure of housing on sites in a range of locations which
meet the needs of Solihull residents, particularly needs for affordable housing,
including social rented, low cost home ownership and supported housing, on a
Borough wide basis.
Maximise the supply of affordable housing including delivering more affordable
housing through windfall development and prioritising locations for development that
will best contribute to building sustainable, linked, mixed use and balanced
communities.
Widen the range of options for older people and for people with learning, physical and
sensory disabilities and mental health needs through the provision of accommodation
which is designed to meet these diverse needs.
To provide opportunities for self and custom build as signalled through Solihull’s Self
and Custom House Building Register.
Challenge C - Sustaining the attractiveness of the
Borough for people who live, work, visit and invest
in Solihull
Accommodating additional development, whilst:
Continuing to improve the quality of the environment in the North Solihull area and in
areas of deprivation in the Mature Suburbs;
Conserving the qualities of the Mature Suburbs, rural settlements and characteristics
of the wider rural area that make those places attractive areas to live;
Delivering the necessary infrastructure to promote sustainability of settlements
Ensuring there is sufficient amenity space and opportunities for secure children’s
play;
Providing healthy places which include opportunities for cycling and walking
Ensuring that residential and other amenities are protected.
To ensure that development maintains and enhances the Borough’s sense of place
so that people will visit and invest in Solihull.
Maintain Solihull’s role in providing a green lung for the wider area.
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