Strategic housing - land availability
The planning system needs to contribute to sustainable development. This is stated by the National Planning Policy Framework. It will do this by delivering a wide choice of high-quality homes and boost the supply of housing.
Local Planning Authorities must understand the supply of housing land in their area. A strategic housing land availability assessment should show the -
- availability
- suitability
- likely economic viability
of land to meet the need for housing over the local plan period.
The SHLAA was produced under current planning practice guidance and the national planning policy framework.