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Kate Dodsworth, Assistant Director - Regions, National Housing Federation

Localism – Opportunities for Housing Associations. Kate Dodsworth, Assistant Director - Regions, National Housing Federation. Overview. Background – the Localism Bill The draft National Planning Policy Framework Localism and Communities The role of housing associations Making it work.

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Kate Dodsworth, Assistant Director - Regions, National Housing Federation

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  1. Localism – Opportunities for Housing Associations Kate Dodsworth, Assistant Director - Regions, National Housing Federation

  2. Overview • Background – the Localism Bill • The draft National Planning Policy Framework • Localism and Communities • The role of housing associations • Making it work

  3. The Localism Bill • Part of a wider philosophy.... “The time has come to disperse power more widely in Britain today.”

  4. A quick re-cap on the Bill • New freedoms and flexibility for local government • New rights and powers for communities • Reform of the planning system • Abolition of regional strategies • Neighbourhood planning • Local decisions about social housing • Reform of social housing regulation

  5. Draft NPPF • Draft NPPF published in Summer • 1,300 pages of planning policy replaced by 50 pages • “the purpose of planning is to achieve sustainable development”

  6. Draft NPPF • Battle lines drawn over sustainable development? • ‘Planning reforms boost local power and growth’ Financial Times, 4 September 2011 • ‘Must England’s beauty perish, Mr Cameron?’ The Telegraph, 8 September 2011

  7. Some Home Truths....... • average home in Kent cost £218,462 • 10 times the average individual income of £21,923 • gross annual income needed to secure a mortgage in Kent - £56,176.

  8. Localism and Communities • Neighbourhood plans • Who gets to participate? • Housing associations will play an important role • Could really transform communities for the better

  9. The role of housing associations • 2008 – 7,000 housing association – led projects supporting people in their communities • “The best housing associations have been embodiments of localism for many years” Greg Clark, Decentralisation Minister

  10. Working with communities...... Orbit South – East Kent Residents Forum

  11. Making it work • Partnerships • Housing associations need to be engaged from the start • Evidence is crucial • Housing associations can play a part in quantifying local need • Involve the whole community

  12. Thank you! Warren.finney@housing.org.uk South East Lead Manager Kate.dodsworth@housing.org.uk

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