Local Plan Update – BANES considering new housing targets

BANES Cabinet met on Thursday 12th September to consider new housing targets set by the Government

New mandatory housing targets set out by the Government are to be discussed by Bath & North East Somerset councillors when cabinet meets on September 12. 

A detailed report before cabinet says the new government target would see a significant uplift in the housing numbers that B&NES needs to plan for going from the current 717 houses per annum to 1,466 per annum. The purpose of this increase is to address historic shortfalls in housing delivery and meeting housing needs.

These new targets would require a reset of the Council’s Local Plan, including a review of the Green Belt and a stronger focus on housing affordability to meet needs of those on lower incomes.

A press statement from BANES of the outcome from the meeting is expected soon.

Revised National Planning Policy Framework and Implications for the Local Plan details HERE.

Further details of the purpose of the BANES cabinet meeting may be found by clicking HERE.