"Levels of unmet housing demand in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are very high, with housing … A 40-HOME affordable scheme is expected to be built on the site of the former North Dorset district council offices at Norden, Blandford. New homes for rent and sale in Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, Sherborne, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Gillingham through Dorset’s Opening Doors housing and housebuilding campaign We provided a viability assessment that showed the site was unable to support any affordable housing the assessment was reviewed by the District Valuer and they agreed with our findings. The supply of affordable, aspirational housing and communities is failing to meet demand in fundamental sectors of society. S106 was instructed to provide a viability assessment on a scheme of 27 apartments in Ferndown. The application comes from Dorchester-based Magna Housing … December 02, 2019 Up to 46 new affordable homes have been approved following the Dorset Council Northern Planning Committee meeting on 19 November. NEW: Magna shared ownership and re-sale properties available. The Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document was adopted in November 2011. Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Dorset but actual income limits may differ for units at Culver Lane Apartments. Affordable housing boost for North Dorset. “We are committed to providing more much-needed affordable housing ," he said. Up to 46 new affordable homes have been approved following the Dorset Council Northern Planning Committee meeting on 19 November. A FORTY-home affordable scheme is expected to be built on the site of the former North Dorset district council offices.. We believe it is vital that those who provide vital services for our community have access to desirable homes and rewarding amenities. A development including 18 affordable homes in Okeford Fitzpaine and a development including 28 affordable homes in Sturminster Newton are set to go ahead bringing much needed affordable housing to the county. I welcome comments and feedback from anyone from the West Dorset area, or anyone who is simply interested in affordable housing, and hopefully this blog will have a positive outcome on my project. Joint Housing Strategy 2014-19; Joint Tenancy Strategy 2012-2015; Park Home Fees policy 2015-18 Weymouth and Portland Borough Council; Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy for Dorset 2016; Renting out your home; Service Plan 2015-16 (Draft) Stock Condition Health Cost-benefit Weymouth and Portland Borough Council It provides further detail on the context and evidence for affordable housing and clarifies the planning delivery process. 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