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035 _a(Sirsi) u115231
100 _aMcCarthy, R
245 4 _aThe challenges to planning for affordable housing
260 _c2001
490 _aAxis
_v56(4) August/September 2001, 13(1)
520 _aDiscusses the challenges facing professionals involved in planning for affordable housing, and presents ways of improving the current system. Key problems with the planning system include delays;too much focus on development control; unclear response to PPG3 and housing density; insufficient exploitation of mixed-use development; inconsistent application of affordable housing requirements by local authorities; and no integration of affordable housing investment strategies spatial planning. Suggests that a fundamental review of the planning system is required, with increased resources, clearer guidance and a more proactive approach. Highlights the introduction of Development Tax as one alternative option.
590 _aABS
650 _aMIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
650 _aHOUSING DEVELOPMENT
650 _aPLANNING SYSTEM
650 _aSPATIAL PLANNING
650 _aDEVELOPMENT TAX
650 _aHOUSING DENSITY
650 _aPPG3
650 _aDEVELOPMENT CONTROL
650 _aTOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 S106
690 _aPlanning and development
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