Calderdale Housing Campaign

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As the Calderdale Housing Campaign is launched, we receive the news that this application (see News from planning battles around Calderdale ) has been refused by the Council under its delegated powers. Here is the decision letter.

It seems that the developer was also 'not prepared to provide affordable housing as part of the scheme due to the high level of development costs associated with this site', or make a contribution via a commuted payment to the additional infrastructure such as school places required by the scheme.

However, we should not think that this is the last application for the site ....

Halifax Courier 13th July:
'You can't afford to live here!'

AT LEAST two out of three families in Calderdale cannot afford to buy a simple terrace house or flat, according to major new survey. More

New Council housing strategy
2005-10 and affordability housing policy report

Affordable Housing Policy and
Housing Strategy 2005 - 2010

The Provision of Affordable Housing
in New Housing Developments

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15th July: Council refuses huge Crow Nest, Hebden Bridge planning application

New Council housing strategy 2005-10 and affordability housing policy report