Decision - Co-Living Interim Planning Guidance

Brighton and Hove Decided 15 Jun 2023 approved GET /api/coverage

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15 Jun 2023

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RESOLVED: 1. That Committee agreed the Interim Planning Guidance on Co-living housing development attached at Appendix 1 to be used for development management purposes.

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The guidance sets out how Brighton & Hove City Council will assess co-living development proposals. It expects proposals to demonstrate local housing need, be suitably located and designed, provide communal facilities and appropriate standards, operate under single management, and contribute towards affordable housing.

Recommendation

Applicants should provide evidence of need and demand, demonstrate an appropriate location, scale, design and housing mix, submit management details, meet residential and accessibility standards, and provide affordable housing either onsite or through a commuted sum. Early pre-application discussions with City Council Housing officers are recommended.

Financial impact

No specific budget amount stated; affordable housing contributions may be required onsite or as a commuted sum.

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city-wide

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Brighton & Hove City Council

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Co-living development applicantsCo-living residentsExisting residents and surrounding communitiesPeople in affordable housing needCity Council Housing officers

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Applicants should prepare detailed evidence of housing need and demand for co-living.
Applicants should address location, scale, design, housing mix, communal facilities, management and affordability requirements in planning applications.
Applicants are recommended to undertake early pre-application discussions with City Council Housing officers.
The Council will publish more detailed guidance on co-living accommodation standards in due course.
Specific policy requirements will be considered through the ongoing City Plan review.

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