Comment

Representation ID: 9576

Received: 20/07/2022

Respondent: L&Q Estates Limited

Draft Policy DM2 (Review Mechanisms) sets out the proposed approach to affordable housing
review mechanisms. Whilst we do not object in principle to the provision of review mechanisms
to secure an uplift in affordable housing provision, we feel it is important that viability review
timeframes are determined on a scheme by scheme basis, given that project timescales can
vary significantly between developments. For instance, five years after the date of the original
viability assessment, does not feel like an appropriate measure given the time it can take for
planning permission to be granted and then to mobilise the for start on site - a project could
still be at a very early stage at this point in time.at this point.