New affordable housing developments – the development challenges

We work with a range of stakeholders to try and introduce new affordable housing for residents of the borough.
 
Many practical issues exist, some of which are highlighted below:

  • Defining if a need for affordable housing exists in any given location.
  • Finding a suitable plot of land on which to develop
  • How to pay for the land and scheme construction
  • How to keep scheme costs down, yet deliver high quality housing.
  • Obtaining local community support for the scheme
  • Obtaining planning permission
  • Overcoming hurdles such as design considerations, conservation issues, and meeting Lancashire County Council Highway requirements
  • Overcoming local objections
  • Dispelling misconceptions about the development and who can access it 

If you are interested in finding out more about the development process or are interested in developing affordable housing in the Borough, then please contact: