Section 106 development opportunities for almshouse charities
You will already be aware that the Association is working with the Government to amend the National Planning Policy Framework in favour of almshouses (not registered with The Regulator of Social Housing), however, we wanted to share with our members some recent conversations we have been having with Ā organisations outside of Government.
CEO Nick Phillips recently met the Director of Vistry Group, the largest building company in the country, which own companies including Linden Homes/Bovis Homes/Countryside Homes. They have agreed, in principle, that if there is a small Section 106 opportunity on a site being developed by any of these companies and your charity would like to adopt the S106 Affordable Housing aspect of the site, please contact Nick Phillips who will put you in touch with the appropriate local Director.
NOTE: If your charity is not registered with the Social Housing Regulator, we may need to persuade the local council to accept almshouses. In some council areas the planners will accept non-registered charities as providers of affordable housing but most require a more detailed conversation.
Vistry Group, although a very commercial organisation, have an interest in almshouses and how they can support almshouse development as part of their 106 obligations.
posted 2 September 2024