NPPF HO3: Providing land for homes

HO3: Providing land for homes 1. Local plans should identify a sufficient supply and mix of sites to meet or exceed the housing requirement figure and pitch and plot requirements for their areas over the plan period, drawing on the land availability assessment in accordance with policy PM9. This should include: 33 a. In relation to housing: i. A supply of specific deliverable sites for five years following the intended date of adoption of the plan, with an appropriate buffer (as set out in Annex D); and ii. A supply of specific, developable sites or broad locations for growth for the subsequent years 6 to 10 and, where possible, for the remaining plan period, where the plan covers more than 10 years. b. In relation to traveller sites: i. A supply of specific deliverable sites for five years following the intended date of adoption of the plan (as set out in Annex D); and ii. A supply of specific, developable sites or broad locations for growth for the subsequent years 6 to 10 and, where possible, for the remaining plan period, where the plan covers more than 10 years. c. A trajectory showing the expected rate of housing and pitch and plot delivery over the plan period and, where appropriate, the anticipated rate of development for specific sites. 2. Where an allowance is to be made for windfall sites as part of the identified supply, there should be compelling evidence that they will provide a reliable source of supply. Any allowance should be realistic having regard to the land availability assessment, historic windfall delivery rates and expected future trends.