Decision details

This study will update the Strategic Housing Market Assessment carried out in 2008 and published in 2009. The study will provide an updated assessment of borough housing needs (including market and affordable) to inform (a) the local plan process and (b) current council policies regarding affordable housing used to negotiate legal agreements [‘Section 106’] on affordable housing contributions as part of mixed tenure housing developments.

Further to Minute No. 95 of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 January 2015, The Cabinet considered the report of the Director Built Environment setting out the key findings of the 2014 Strategic Housing Market Assessment for Sefton, which was one of a number of key evidence gathering studies that had been commissioned to inform the Local Plan and the Council’s Housing Strategy.

Decision Made:

That the Council be recommended to approve the 2014 Strategic Housing Market Assessment for Sefton.

Reasons for Decision:

To inform the preparation of the Council’s Local Plan and Housing Strategy.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.