Developers are encouraged to contact the officer responsible for affordable housing at an early stage of planning developments. Contact the officer responsible for affordable housing at affordablehousingteam@angus.gov.uk
Planning consultations are considered in conjunction with housing demand, and particular needs for the relevant areas. Developers should take cognisance of the information relating to the affordable housing contributions noted on the planning consultation response.
Affordable Housing is defined in National Planning Framework 4 as “good quality homes that are affordable to people on low incomes”.
The Council will look to deliver this affordable housing requirement innovatively and flexibly through one or a mixture of the following mechanisms with a preference for on-site provision in all but exceptional circumstances:
- On-site provision
- Off-site provision
- Commuted sum
- Serviced Plots
- Transfer of Land
The form of affordable housing can include the following:
- Social Rented
- Shared Equity
- Discounted Value
- Mid-Market Rented
- Shared ownership
- Self-build plots
A glossary of these can be found at Developer Contributions and Affordable Housing Supplementary Guidance.
Note:
In December 2023, the Scottish Government announced a budget cut for investment in the Affordable Housing Supply Programme for 2024-25. This will impact the delivery of grant subsidised affordable housing units.