The provision of affordable housing should be a key priority for the new Local Plan. Affordability of housing across the Greater Cambridge area is a significant issue, with the Median Affordability ratios being 12.95 and 10.25 for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire district respectively.
It will be important that the affordable housing requirement set through the new Local Plan is tested through the Local Plan Viability Assessment and that it is set at a deliverable level, whilst also ensuring that the housing needs are met.
It may be necessary for the Local Plan to include varied affordable housing requirements based on site type and location. This will need to be considered further through the preparation of the Plan. Gladman support the provision of affordable housing through a balanced and robust spatial strategy.