Affordable Housing

The document is intended to support pre-application discussions and will inform all involved in development proposals. It deals specifically with the provision of affordable housing through Bolton’s planning processes, with a focus on new supply. It sets out Bolton Council’s policy on achieving affordable housing so that the situation is clarified ahead of detailed discussions with developers.

The contents of this supplementary planning document should assist applicants in making successful applications and also increase the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in line with the requirements of the national planning policy. Applicants are advised to contact the council to discuss their proposals as early as possible.

This document has been jointly prepared by Bolton Community Homes and Housing Strategy. Bolton’s Strategic Housing Partnership continues to focus on the provision of affordable housing as one of its key priorities and will continue to perform negotiations with the Homes and Communities Agency and private developers as part of the planning process on behalf of the council.

Also Read: Affordable Housing Policy