compared with the national average. It has a lower share of people aged been 20 and 39 which may reflect lack of affordable and suitable accommodation for young people entering the housing market. Research shows the number of older people will grow significantly in the future and relative growth will be highest in older cohorts. Latest available population projections suggest that Blaby District’s 65 plus age group is forecast to grow by around 43% between 2016 and 2036. Home ownership levels are high with around 85% of households owning their homes outright or with a mortgage or loan. This is higher than the district (81%), regional (67%) and national (63%) rates. Around 8% of households live in private rented accommodation which is lower than the district (10%), region (15%) and England (17%) averages. 6% of households live in social rented accommodation which is lower than the district (8%), regional (16%) and national (18%) rates. Data from the 2011 Census shows the majority (47%) of residential dwellings were detached which was higher than the district (36%), regional (32%) and national (22%) shares. Semi-detached housing accounted for 41% of the housing stock against 47% for the district, 35% for the region and 31% nationally. Terraced housing, flats and apartments provided 12% of accommodation spaces against 16% for the district, 32% for the region and 47% for England as a whole. There is evidence of under occupancy in the local area (having more bedrooms than the notional number recommended by the bedroom standard). Analysis of the 2011 Census shows that around 49% of all occupied households in Glenfield have two or more spare bedrooms and around 35% have one spare bedroom. This suggests a need for smaller homes of one to two bedrooms which would be suitable for residents needing to downsize, small families and those entering the housing market. Conversely, there is also evidence of overcrowding in some households with dependent children. Providing suitable accommodation for elderly residents will enable them to remain in the local community and release under-occupied larger properties onto the market which would be suitable for growing families. The above data is taken from the housing needs report undertaken as part of the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan and is available as appendix 2. POLICY H2: HOUSING MIX - New Housing development proposals should provide a mixture of housing types taking into account the most up to date assessment of housing need. Priority should be given to dwellings of 2 and 3 bedrooms and to homes suitable for older people, including bungalows and dwellings suitable for those with restricted mobility.
Windfall Development A windfall site is defined in the NPPF as one which has not been specifically identified as available through the Local or Neighbourhood Plan process. Sites often comprise previously developed land that has unexpectedly become available. To help protect the nature of the villages’ character, development will be restricted to windfall sites within the Settlement Boundary.
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