2. Affordable Housing.

 

To address the demand for more affordable/social housing provision in Ross-on-Wye.

 

The majority of respondents (58%) said that they were in favour of council owned properties to rent and a minority (18%) that they were opposed.

Approximately the same number each (36%) were in favour of/opposed to a small development in their part of town. Written comments suggested that in some cases this opposition was due to the area already being fully developed.

The most popular types of accommodation to be provided were low-cost starter homes and mid-range family homes.

Herefordshire Council has identified areas for development in its SHLAA (Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment) "Shaping our Place 2026" document.

Issue To address the demand for more affordable/social housing provision in Ross-on-Wye. Action This information should be discussed with Herefordshire Planning Dept and Strategic Housing Teams. A meeting between Ross Town Council and Herefordshire Council planning representatives needs to be arranged. Self build schemes should also be explored. Update 2005 database of housing needs. Responsibility Herefordshire Council (HC), Ross Town Council and registered social landlords. Priority High priority.  Medium term.  Progress To Date:   Dec 2011 The planned Hildersley new housing development will have some affordable housing. Nov 2010 Discussion with HC Planning Department and Strategic Housing team.

 

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