Understanding Inclusionary zoning Utilising land use planning systems to deliver affordable housing

Abstract

There are two main approaches to building affordable housing through the planning process.

The first is the mandatory model which requires that a number of affordable homes are included in developments as a condition of planning approval. The number of potential affordable homes developers are obliged to build is determined by either negotiated agreements made between a developer and planning authority during the planning assessment process, or fixed requirements specified as a proportion of housing or development value.

The second approach is the voluntary incentive model, where new affordable housing is encouraged by reducing costs for developers.

Types of incentives include: …