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Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 24 February 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Almshouse Association

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Almshouse Association is eligible for support through (a) Section 106 agreements and (b) the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Answer

Section 106 planning obligations assist in mitigating the impact of unacceptable development to make it acceptable in planning terms, including through the provision of affordable housing.

Whether accommodation provided by almshouse charities can be secured through a section 106 agreement is a matter for the decision maker, taking into account the National Planning Policy Framework and other material considerations.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) cannot be used to fund affordable housing. However, there is greater flexibility in how the neighbourhood portion of CIL may be spent. This could include provision of accommodation provided by almshouses, provided this meets the requirement to ‘support the development of the area’. In addition, accommodation provided by almshouses is eligible for a CIL exemption.

I also refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 20627 on 6 January 2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30225
Session
2024-26
Related items
Almshouses: Affordable Housing
Monday, 6 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Planning obligations Community infrastructure levy Almshouse Association
Link
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