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Request reference number: 5447
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Summary of request
Does the GLA monitor the number of large PRS schemes London-wide? If it does can estimates or figures be provided for a recent year, (eg, 2015, or 2015/16), or longer period if easier/more informative, for the following questions:
1. Number of planning applications for large PRS developments (over 10 units), (usually covenanted not to be sold for several years).
2. Number of units delivered and/or approved, London wide.
3. What number/% made affordable housing contributions?
4. Is there an estimate of total contributions, in cash terms, or number of affordable units funded – for all schemes combined London wide?
5. Can an overview be provided for % affordable housing to be delivered on site, or payments for off-site provision, as a London wide average range?
6. What number/% included Financial Viability Appraisals (FVA)?
7. For what number/% did councils commission an external FV review?
8. How many large PRS S106 planning agreements included a viability review mechanism to reassess the future feasibility of affordable housing contributions? If any, brief details would help, including numbers/% where reviews applied:
a) Only if building does not start by a deadline, to incentivise faster delivery.
b) Regardless of construction start, to maximise affordable housing
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