Affordable Homes in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document

We consulted on a draft Affordable Homes in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from 8 November 2024 to 5pm on 20 December 2024.

On 6 March 2025 Cabinet adopted the Affordable Homes in New Developments SPD.

• Affordable Homes in New Developments SPD Cabinet Paper
• Appendix 1 Draft Affordable Homes in New Development Supplementary Planning Document (showing proposed modifications)
• Appendix 2 Summary of Representations and Draft Response (including changes proposed in response to representations received)
• Appendix 3 Other modifications to the Draft Affordable Homes in New Development Supplementary Planning Document

The Affordable Homes in New Developments SPD provides detailed guidance to help applicants meet the requirements of Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 Policy H2 Affordable Homes. It also aims to secure more social rented homes which are the most affordable tenure, in line with the Council's Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

The SPD replaces the Affordable Homes with New Development Technical Advice Note.

Consultation documents

We consulted on the draft SPD and the following supporting documents:

• Affordable Homes in New Developments SPD
• Consultation statement
• SEA/HRA screening opinion
• Equalities impact assessment
• Social and affordable rent affordability assessment
• Impact of social rented homes on development viability report