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The provision of more affordable housing is identified as a key priority by the Borough Council as reflected in the Community Strategy, Housing Strategy and Local Development Framework Core Strategy.

The LDF Core Strategy sets out the Council's requirements for affordable housing in new residential developments in policy CS12. The purpose of this Supplementary Planning Document is to inform applicants in more detail of what the Council will expect to secure in terms of affordable housing provision in new residential development. As such it amplifies policy CS12.

The main objectives of the SPD are:

• To clarify the policy framework for affordable housing as set out in the LDF Core Strategy to enable developers, the public and other stakeholders to understand how such housing is to be provided in the borough
• To increase housing choice and encourage better social mix

This consultation has now closed.