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(j) Ensuring that the living conditions of adjoining residents (including
privacy, daylight, sunlight and outlook) are safeguarded; and

(k) Ensuring that lighting schemes will not cause unacceptable levels of light
pollution particularly in intrinsically dark areas

Policy ASW 15 – Affordable Housing

(a) Housing developments of 4 or more dwellings will be expected to provide
a minimum of 30% of affordable housing on the site and it will be well
integrated with the market housing. In cases where the 30% calculation
results in a part unit then either the number of affordable units will be
rounded up to the next whole unit or a financial contribution towards off-
site provision equivalent to providing 30% on-site affordable housing
provision.

(b) On housing developments of between 1 and 3 dwellings, and in other
circumstances where on-site provision is not practicable, a commuted
payment towards off-site provision in Ashurst Wood will be required,
equivalent to providing 30% on-site affordable housing provision.

Proposals for housing development that do not provide the required level of
affordable housing will be required to provide clear evidence to demonstrate the
financial or other reasons why the appropriate levels of affordable housing
cannot be provided. Any such proposals will be considered on their individual
merits and against other policies in the Plan.

5.4 Local Economy

Objectives

 To support local business and retain local employment

 To encourage new business and employment opportunities into the area

Background and intent
The recent business survey carried out by the Steering Group confirmed that the
largest businesses in the village are Brambletye School and Truscott Manor Care
Home. The School employs 100 people, 66 of whom live in the village. While the care
home employs 50 people, only a small number of employees live in Ashurst Wood.

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