The Government must amend the definition of ‘affordable
housing’ and change its approach to viability testing in its updated planning
framework, campaigners say. Two organisations have called on Whitehall to
‘clarify and strengthen’ its commitment to delivering affordable housing by
amending the definition and reforming the viability test. The Town and Country
Planning Association (TCPA) and the Association for Public Service Excellence
(APSE) have made the call ahead of the publication next week of the updated
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). New research from the TCPA and APSE
found 60% of councils said the viability test had ‘hindered’ their ability to
secure affordable housing in their local areas. Read more on the Local Gov website.
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Councillors unanimously refuse permission for 42-storey block of flats on
top of former residence and hospital
Councillors in Birmingham have unanimously...
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