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Local Housing Delivery Group

Local Housing Delivery Group. Sir John Harman. Local Housing Delivery Group. Objective

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Local Housing Delivery Group

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  1. Local Housing Delivery Group Sir John Harman

  2. Local Housing Delivery Group Objective ‘To respond to the government challenge “to increase significantly the delivery of new homes”, and to support growth and high standards in home building, by helping Local Authorities and Developers to develop a framework in which they can fulfil their obligations under the new NPPF, and to simplify Housing Standards where possible.’ Standards work stream + others Viability work stream

  3. VIABILITY

  4. Why viability test the local plan? Set policies to take account of cumulative impact Structured and transparent approach to policy development Understanding of deliverability of proposed plan policies Better plans and prospect of sustainable communities More certainty for developers Sets realistic expectations for communities Reduces conflict during development management. Avoid re-negotiation of policy on individual sites

  5. Basic outline of elements required for a viability assessment

  6. Principles Collaborative Approach Viability Test – a tool to help develop policies (not a separate exercise) Iterative approach High level assurance

  7. VIABILITY

  8. STANDARDS

  9. Ten Standards Reviewed Code for Sustainable Homes HCA Design Quality Standards and Housing Quality Indicators Lifetime Homes and other accessibility requirements Building for Life Secured by Design Energy/CO2 /renewables target (‘Merton Rule’, etc) Public open space requirements Space standards Car parking standards London Housing Design Guide.

  10. Local Standards - Conclusions & Recommendations Urgent need for rationalisation. Government sponsored cross industry group • (including dialogue with standards owners). Government financial support & monitoring. Structured and detailed thematic approach. Longer term monitoring of effectiveness of a standard. Consider Transitional arrangements. Simple advice on both benefits and costs of using standards for LA’s

  11. Happy couple? Our objective - recommendations which can be voluntarily adopted by HBF and the Local Government Group Leading to authoritative advice to Planning Authorities and Developers

  12. Or menage a trois? Government’s role is essential On viability, the advice has to be supported by government and PINS On standards, detailed work to produce a simplified system requires both resource and the authority that Government can bring

  13. Local Housing Delivery Group Sir John Harman

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