OBJECTIVES
- To facilitate the incorporation of affordable housing in residential and mixed-use developments.
- To facilitate the provision of affordable housing in locations with easy access to shops, transport and government and community services.
- To ensure appropriate car parking provision for household requirements.
- To facilitate the provision of affordable housing through management and ownership considerations.
| Desired outcomes | Suggested responses |
1.1 Diversity of affordable housing Affordable housing provides an appropriate diversity of dwelling types and numbers within developments to respond to agreed aspects of housing need. Affordable housing is provided in a diverse range of well-serviced locations to prevent communities from having a high concentration of disadvantaged people. | 1.1.1 The affordable housing development provides:
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1.2 Provision of affordable housing Affordable housing, whether or not supported by development bonuses or concessions, takes into account: zoning issues; | 1.2.1 Development incorporating affordable housing, whether or not proposing one or more relaxations for gross floor areas, carparking, setback, height, bulk and scale provisions, provides a development compatible with either development in the locality, or that envisaged for the locality. |
1.3 Location of affordable housing Affordable housing is located close to, or has easy access to, shops, employment, transport and government and community services. | 1.3.1 Affordable housing is within a 1 kilometre walk of frequent public transport, a convenience shop and preferably local open space. 1.3.2 Affordable housing is within a 30 minute bus trip to a post office, a bank, health services, recreational facilities and a shopping centre. |
