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Affordable Housing Delivery Statement (2007 - 2011)

The Welsh Assembly Government believes that everyone has the right to an affordable home whether as an owner, part owner or a tenant.  A stock of good quality homes is the foundation of thriving local communities in all corners of Wales.

The shortage of affordable housing is one of the greatest challenges facing many communities in Wales. In the 'One Wales' agreement, the Assembly Government has made a commitment to introduce new tools and policy interventions to ensure that affordable housing is available even in areas of the most severe housing pressure. 

The Assembly Government’s target is to build an extra 6,500 affordable homes between 2007/8-2010/11 and an Affordable Housing Delivery Statement which each Welsh Local Authority has responsibility for producing, represents a key tool in achieving this, through establishing at the local level a clear four-year target and setting out the various means by which it will be delivered.

Production of Affordable Housing Delivery Statement's are an interim measure ahead of the adoption of Local Development Plans, which, in the future, will include targets for the provision of affordable housing.

The overall aim of the Affordable Housing Delivery Statement is to provide a clear statement of how a Local Authority intends to improve delivery of Affordable Housing as part of their strategic housing and planning functions.  It will also provide direction and support to stakeholders and partners involved in the delivery of affordable housing. 

This document is available for download below or for further information, please contact:

Housing Strategy Team
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Room 240
Port Talbot Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ

Tel: (01639) 763221 or 763159

Email: housing.strategy@neath-porttalbot.gov.uk

Affordable Housing Guidance and Procedures

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File Title	Size
Supplementary Planning Guidance for Affordable Housing	491 Kb
Affordable Housing Viability Assessment Procedure	24 Kb
Affordable Housing Delivery Statement 2007 – 2011	835 Kb

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