Process
1.3 Following publication of this draft SPD in December 2005 to seek early views regarding the provision of Affordable Housing in New Housing Developments, it was published for formal public participation under Regulation 17 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004, in June 2007. The responses received by the Council can be viewed at www.calderdale.gov.uk.
1.4 This SPD has been prepared in accordance with the advice in paragraphs 4.39 to 4.43 of PPS12 (Local Development Frameworks).
1.5 The SPD is accompanied by a Sustainability Appraisal which includes a statement stating how the requirements of strategic environmental assessment (required under European Directive 2001/42/EC) have been met. Sustainability Appraisals are required to accompany SPDs under the 2004 Act. The Sustainability Appraisal can be viewed at www.calderdale.gov.uk.
1.6 The SPD was formally adopted by the Council on 13 February 2008 and replaces Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 1 on Affordable Housing approved by the Council in 1998.
1.7 Copies of the SPD are available at www.calderdale.gov.uk.