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How far does the proposal help to ensure a
good range of housing - in terms of tenure, cost, size and type - is
available in every locality?
A diversity of housing is important at the scale of the village,
small town or urban neighbourhood, in order to free up the various
housing markets and allow households the maximum opportunity to select
locations convenient to their needs and thus reduce the need to travel;
also to avoid the peaks and troughs of demand for local facilities which
can result when an estate is all for one household type - leading to
recurring poor levels of provision.
Housing mix can also be significant in ensuring the local
availability of a wide range of skills and professions, increasing the
chance of businesses finding local employees and helping the sense of
community. It also helps safety on the streets by increasing the
likelihood of informal surveillance.
 | All developments irrespective of size should
complement the existing pattern of housing in the area to achieve
diversity of provision and variety of design. |
| For developments up to 5 units there need
not necessarily be a range of housing on site, but the development
should complement and diversify the range of housing available in
the street. |
| For developments in the 6-25 unit range
there should be a mix of dwelling sizes and a range of garden size,
complementing the pattern in the neighbourhood or village. |
| Developments over 25 units should provide
for a range of tenure, including a proportion of affordable homes if
required by the local authority, a range of price levels reflecting
quality, a mix of dwelling sizes and types, ranging normally from
one-bed flats to 4 bedroom houses, plus a range of garden sizes
which vary for each house type / size as well as between them,
giving a wide choice to consumers. |
| The authority will look favourably on proposals
that diversify the housing options available in an area, and in
particular wishes to encourage more self-build, shared equity,
rented and co-housing schemes. |
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