HOM 4: Housing mix

  1. Residential development should provide a mix of dwelling types and sizes in order to create sufficient choice of housing stock. This will deliver housing to meet the varying needs of current and future residents.
  2. In Stockport the priorities are for:
  3. The council will have regard to the following criteria in assessing the mix of housing schemes:
  4. affordable homes: 2 and 3 bedroom properties are the highest priority for homes for Social/Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership;
  5. market homes (sale and rent): 3 bedroom properties are the highest priority, homes with 2 or 4 bedrooms are a medium priority; and
  6. housing for older people: level access and age-friendly design. This is not restricted to a particular house type, and innovative design is encouraged in delivering housing for older people.
  7. Most recent Housing Needs Assessment for Stockport98;
  8. The ability of the site to accommodate a mix of housing - full consideration will need to be given to the site and its context;
  9. Density requirements as set in ENV 14; and
  10. Where the density falls below those set in ENV 14, the applicant will be expected to provide supporting information justifying the density proposed.

Explanation

  1. It will be important that a range of housing is delivered to meet the needs of Stockport residents. Development will be expected to provide variety in terms of tenure, price, type and size. Residential development should cater for new forming households. first time buvers. families with children. disabled and older people.
  2. The council's latest Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) highlights that a mix of housing needs to be delivered. The HNA also states that development should have regard to the differing needs across the borough. There is a particular focus on ensuring that the housing and support needs of older people are met.

98 See www.stockport.gov.uk/housing-strategies-and-documents/housing-needs-assessment