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Planning, Housing and the Economy Summit Poundbury - 14 th October 2011 SWHI Chair Richard Kitson. Role of SWHI – Promoting Housing and the Economy Some key facts about housing provision Draft NPPF and presumption in favour of “Sustainable Development” SW 30% progress on Local Plans
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Planning, Housing and the Economy Summit Poundbury - 14th October 2011 SWHI Chair Richard Kitson
Role of SWHI – Promoting Housing and the Economy Some key facts about housing provision Draft NPPF and presumption in favour of “Sustainable Development” SW 30% progress on Local Plans Incentives – New Homes Bonus and CIL Government support for housing and LA resources after cuts NIMBYism and the politics of housing Importance of promoting good practice
Our principal financial supporters And other support from YTP – Martin Willey
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SWHI Principles We all recognise that good quality homes and a balance of market and affordable, owned and rented, are important if we are to maintain vibrant local and regional economies. SWHI believes that it is vital that new homes should be well designed and environmentally sustainable and provided in carefully designed neighbourhoods.