East Hampshire District Council draft affordable housing supplementary planning document (SPD) consultation
Background
East Hampshire is one of the most expensive places to live in Hampshire, and many people struggle to afford housing. To help address this, the Government has set a target for 1,142 new homes per year in the district.
As more planning applications for new homes come in, the affordable housing supplementary planning document (SPD) will provide clear guidelines on affordable housing requirements.
This SPD does not create new policies but helps clarify existing ones.
Have your say
We are inviting the public to share their thoughts on the draft affordable housing SPD.
- Draft affordable housing SPD (pdf 243 kb)
The consultation period runs for four weeks, from Monday, 31 March to Monday, 28 April 2025.
The draft SPD is supported by:
- Equalities impact assessment - affordable housing SPD (pdf 235 kb)
- Strategic environmental assessment and habitats regulations assessment screening statement (pdf 161 kb)
Where to view the documents
You can access the draft SPD and supporting documents online or view them in person at:
- Local libraries in Petersfield, Alton, Liphook, and Bordon (details of library opening times can be found on Hampshire County Council website)
- Horndean Parish Council Office.
- East Hampshire District Council Office (Monterey House, Petersfield) – by appointment only.
To book an appointment, please email localplan@easthants.gov.uk or call 01730 234339.
How to make a representation
All comments should be sent to localplan@easthants.gov.uk
If you are unable to submit your comments electronically please post your written comments to the Planning Policy Team, EHDC, PO Box 310, Petersfield, GU32 9HN, to arrive by the close of the consultation period (end of 28 April 2025).
Anyone can make a request to be notified of when the SPD is adopted in their representation.
All representations made during the consultation must be made in writing.
Anonymous representations will not be accepted.
Copies of comments received during the consultation, or a summary of them, will be made available to view on the council's website. Comments therefore cannot be treated as confidential. Personal details will be redacted prior to publishing.
Data will be processed and held in accordance with the planning policy service privacy notice.
Next steps
Following consultation, the council will collate all responses and publish on the council's website in summary form in a statement of consultation.
The council will consider any issues raised and whether any final changes to the SPD are necessary.
Once this is completed, the council will be seeking to adopt the SPD.
Previous planning consultations
Previous consultation documents that have formed part of the preparation of the emerging local plan.