The Almshouse Association has called on the Government to make it clear in planning policy that almshouse charities are a recognised form of affordable housing.
In a written submission to the Committee’s inquiry into long-term delivery of social and affordable rented housing, the Association stated that:
In order to encourage more almshouse charities to build more affordable homes and encourage investment in housing from non-government funds, all almshouse charities should be regarded as affordable housing for planning purposes.
The Almshouse Association, July 2019
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Posted: 15 July 19