Reading list
The subject of community-led affordable housing may seem daunting, particularly so when there is a lot of chat and little substance on which to hang thought and find your way to understanding. The resources listed below are not exhaustive, but they are a good place to start with the subject. In the age of information we need knowledge to achieve success. If you are interested in gaining a better understanding of local rural housing issues this could be good place to start. We hope you will become involved. You will be welcomed.
A Plain English Guide to The Localism Act. published by the Department for Communities and Local Government
| a_plain_english_guide_to_the_localismact.pdf |
A New Rural Settlement - fixing the affordable housing crisis in rural England. by Darren Baxter and Luke Murphy, published by the Institute of Public Policy Research in June 2018.
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On Solid Ground - published by Campaign for the Preservation of Rural England (CPRE), Foresight Paper No7, sponsored by Hastoe
Community Land Trusts in a Nutshell. published by the National Community Land Trust Network.
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Community-Led Development - eligibility criteria. published by Homes and Communities Agency, November 2011
| community_led_eligibility_hca.pdf |
English Rural Housing Design Guide (2024) - Building Tomorrow's Rural Communities - A Design Guide
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