Decision - Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 19 Mar 2026 · effective 28 Mar 2026 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Clare Flowers

Published

20 Mar 2026

Reference

7598

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report recommends adoption of the Affordable Housing PAN

1) Cabinet agrees to adopt the Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note (PAN) at Appendix 1 and authorises the Head of Planning to make any necessary minor non-material text and illustrative alterations prior to its publication.

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This draft Planning Advice Note sets out how affordable housing requirements under Policy CP20 should be applied to development in Brighton & Hove. It prioritises onsite affordable rented housing, particularly social rent, and explains requirements for tenure, unit sizes, design, viability, delivery and Section 106 agreements.

Recommendation

Adopt and use the Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note as planning guidance and a material consideration when determining planning applications.

Financial impact

No specific budget or financial amount stated; applicants may be required to pay costs of independent viability reviews and may provide financial contributions in lieu of onsite affordable housing.

Ward affected

city-wide

Date in document

1 Mar 2026

Stakeholders named

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planning applicantsRegistered Providersaffordable housing providersdeveloperslocal authority planning officersresidents in housing needhouseholds requiring affordable rented housingolder peoplepeople with mobility issuespeople with disabilitieslocal communities

Next steps

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Consult on and finalise the draft Affordable Housing Planning Advice Note.
Use the finalised note alongside relevant national and local planning policies when assessing planning applications.
Require developers to engage affordable housing providers before submitting planning applications.
Secure affordable housing through planning conditions and Section 106 agreements.
Review financial viability and apply review or clawback mechanisms where required.

Precedents

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