(10) Introduction

This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) expands upon those housing policies in the adopted Warwick District Local Plan (2011-2029) which are concerned with the provision of affordable housing. These policies include:

• Policy H2 Affordable Housing
• Policy H3 Affordable Housing on Rural Exception Sites

The supplementary information in this SPD provides guidance and information to developers of housing sites on aspects such as:

• the Council's definition of affordable housing
• when affordable housing will be sought on private housing development sites
• how much affordable housing will be required
• what types of affordable homes are most needed in Warwick District
• ways in which the Council and its partners will ensure that the affordable homes meet the needs of those unable to afford housing on the open market
• how the affordable homes can remain affordable
• how the Council will ensure the appropriate delivery of affordable housing