Question 43:
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24804
Received: 10/10/2017
Respondent: Rentplus UK Ltd
Many households cannot access traditional affordable housing, are trapped in expensive private rented accommodation, and cannot save towards a mortgage deposit. Under rent to buy households save for a deposit while paying an affordable rent, and then purchase the same house. Rentplus gifts a 10% deposit. It removes the need for households to move and frees up social/affordable rented housing for those with greater priority needs. The inclusion of a wider choice of affordable housing tenures can assist wider delivery and should be sought in a new affordable housing policy to assist more families into housing that meets their needs.
See attached letter and Affordable Housing Statement.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25302
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Conservative Group
The threshold for affordable housing in private market developments should be flexible dependant on the nature of the development and should be negotiated with the developers.
See attached.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25488
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Arwel Owen
We have consistently argued that affordable housing targets within the Ipswich administrative area have failed to reflect the viability of development. Whilst negotiations are ongoing and discussions not fully resolved, it is clear that the target level of affordable housing will not be achieved within the IGS, at least within initial phases. The Council's own monitoring indicates that targets have not been achieved, other than where the Council's own scheme have delivered 100% affordable housing. Our view remains that the Council's affordable housing targets remain unrealistic and should be set at a lower, achievable, level.
See attached.