What is the SHLAA?
The primary purpose of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) - which local planning authorities are required to have - is to:
- identify sites with the potential for housing;
- assess how many homes they could provide; and
- assess when they could be developed.
The assessment is an important evidence source to inform decision making on future housing development, but does not determine whether a site will be allocated for housing development. It includes a high level strategic overview assessment of the deliverability/developability of each identified site (in terms of its suitability, availability and achievability).
In-depth analysis of strategic sites will come later when they are looked at as part of the process of deciding which sites should be proposed for development in the Local Development Framework.
Further information can be obtained from the LDF Team, who can be contacted on 01256 845796, email LDF@basingstoke.gov.uk.
