Affordable Housing Solutions offers developers and land owners the opportunity to optimise outcomes and intelligently assess and manage the risks and potential rewards associated with the provision of the affordable housing content of large projects.The evolution of Planning Policy places an increasingly strong emphasis on the need to construct many more homes in the Capital and Growth Areas of the UK. The provision of affordable housing is a key element of these policies.We offer a wealth of direct experience of developing large mixed use and affordable projects over the last 20 years. We know the affordable housing terrain extremely well. Our ability to bridge private and public sector issues is a central feature of our work.We have developed sound relationships with a wide range of Local Authorities and possess an in depth knowledge of how affordable housing policy may be interpreted and implemented.Established in London in 2002 the company has followed the expansion of affordable housing policy across the UK. AHS is currently delivering services in London and the Home Counties, Bristol and the South West, Manchester and the North
West, and the Leeds Sheffield corridor..

One of the first signature buildings to come forward in the regeneration of London’s Elephant and Castle is due to start on site later in 2007.This follows the delivery of a beneficial consent in 2006 for this pioneering 43 storey 147m high landmark residential building, providing an exciting and dynamic addition to London’s skyline.By appointing Affordable Housing Solutions at the earliest pre-contract stages we have added significant value in the delivery of the planning consent for our client, Multiplex.The affordable housing content negotiated with the GLA and the Borough comprises 12.8% on-site intermediate housing, together with an off-site financial contribution.

In the Spring of 2007 HDG Mansur Capital Group announced the commencement of construction for the new £255m mixed use development in Bristol City CentreThe mixed use scheme will create a vibrant and sustainable new community in Bristol and invigorate the prominent 2.3HA waterside site with 398 new apartments, over 400,000 sq ft of offices and 87,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space.Affordable Housing Solutions were retained at the commencement of the planning process in order to deliver a sustainable affordable housing outcome.The off-site affordable housing elders scheme promoted by ourselves provides the City with a much needed valuable resource for the future.

Work will begin in Autumn of 2007 on the major £43m transformation of the Urmston Town Centre.The development will feature the latest in modern urban living with approximately 140 new apartments included within the scheme. These will sit above a larger and improved public square surrounded by restaurants and cafes.Affordable Housing Solutions delivered a 10% affordable housing component comprising discounted sale units, in this major town centre development for our client, ASK Development Ltd.Trafford’s Planning Development Control Committee voted unanimously to approve the scheme, accepting our position that a 30% affordable housing target was not achievable within the cost and value parameters of the project.