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A new and innovative protocol has been developed by the
Kent Housing Group to ensure that future affordable housing in the
county is developed in places where people want to live and
work.
An objective of the protocol is to ensure all new developments
have high quality homes and are proper communities from the
start.
This means improved design of housing, estates, infrastructure
and community support in place before people move into their new
homes. The protocol includes a check list to be considered by
housing chiefs, planners and developers to ensure the long term
sustainability of new housing developments in Kent.
The key ingredients for success are based on best practice and
local experiences. They include a mix of tenure and income levels,
housing & support to meet the needs of vulnerable groups,
adequate and well designed open spaces, as well as community
facilities and an appropriate mix of adults and children.
Benefits
- Due consideration for how communities will work in the short,
mid and long term.
- Identifies what facilities and infrastructure is available to
support the community.
Find out more
Visit the Affordable Homes website for more
information. |