To seek in principle support on the proposed approach to allocating affordable housing that is to be developed on identified sites within Cherwell district in order to meet an apportionment of Oxford’s unmet housing need.
The countywide Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2014 (SHMA) identified the housing needs across Oxfordshire up to 2031. Further research and evidence have established that Oxford City will be unable to accommodate sufficient numbers of homes within that period to meet its identified housing needs.
Through the Growth Board, Oxfordshire local authorities are working together to provide the investment in infrastructure, housing and the economy that Oxfordshire needs now and in the future. The Growth Board has agreed an assumption that, in addition to the homes that are to be developed within the city, a further 15,000 homes are required to meet Oxford’s unmet housing need to 2031. Under the statutory ‘Duty to Cooperate’, Districts have agreed to assist by providing an apportionment of the 15,000 homes. The number to be provided within Cherwell district is 4,400.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/04/2020
Decision due: 3 Apr 2020 by Chief Executive
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing
Lead director: Assistant Director of Housing (interim)
Department: Housing
Contact: Gillian Douglas, Assistant Director: Social Care Commissioning and Housing Email: gillian.douglas@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 0300 003 0204.
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