Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Acting Director of City Development detailing the outcomes from the Economic Viability Assessment (EVA) which tested the viability of implementing affordable housing targets across Leeds, in addition to presenting for approval for the purposes of public consultation, a Draft Interim Affordable Housing Policy, which has been informed by the EVA.

The Acting Director of City Development submitted a report detailing the outcomes arising from the Economic Viability Assessment (EVA) which tested the viability of implementing affordable housing targets across Leeds, in addition to presenting for approval for the purposes of public consultation, a Draft Interim Affordable Housing Policy, which had been informed by the EVA.

Members emphasised the importance of a flexible policy which could adapt to changes within the housing market, with reference being made to the policy being further considered by the Board should the need arise.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the publication of a Draft Interim Affordable Housing Policy, as appended to the submitted report, and which had been informed by the Economic Viability Assessment, be approved.

(b)  That a four week public consultation exercise be undertaken on the Draft Interim Affordable Housing Policy.

(c)  That the outcomes from the public consultation exercise be reported back to Executive Board, along with any further recommendations for changes to the draft policy.