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The Council acknowledges that affordability of housing is an acute and strategic issue for the whole of South Essex, including both Rochford and Brentwood, and considers that one of the primary objectives of the South Essex JSP should be to address the impacts that a lack of affordability is having on the health and vitality of the region, including by seeking to significantly increase the delivery of affordable housing across South Essex.
The Council considers policy HP05 to broadly accord with the requirements of national policy and other local and national objectives. Brentwood Borough Council should, however, satisfy itself and the Inspector that the specific requirements of the policy are based on robust and proportionate evidence and that the proposed approach would be, in the main, viable. A review of this policy may also be needed to reflect the emerging housing strategy of the South Essex Joint Strategic Plan.