Affordable housing needs in Bracknell Forest

The highest priority for affordable housing is larger family homes. 40% of these should be affordable rented homes across the borough. 50% or more should be on greenfield sites. Of greatest need are:

• 5 and 6-person 3-bed properties
• 7 and 8-person 4-bed properties

There is also an ongoing need for other social and affordable rented homes.

These include:

• 1, 2 and 3-bed houses for rent in suburban and greenfield locations
• 1 and 2-bed flats on town centre sites
• some 3-bed ground floor flats on town centre sites

Increasing the number of social rented homes is a priority for registered providers, Homes England and the council.

Larger properties at affordable rent levels can be unaffordable for low-income households. 

We expect most 3 and 4-bed properties to be provided at social rents.

There is high demand for 2 and 3-bed shared ownership houses on greenfield sites. These should be prioritised in preference to 1 and 2-bed flats on these sites.

There continues to be demand for 1 and 2-bed shared ownership flats:

• in Bracknell and other existing settlements
• close to local facilities
• with access to private garden space or useable balconies

There is an ongoing need for affordable rented 1, 2 and 3-bed wheelchair adaptable and accessible homes.

Areas of priority are:

• 1 and 2-bed wheelchair adapted flats and bungalows built to M4(3) standards
• a small number of 3-bed wheelchair adapted ground floor flats or houses

Some of these properties must be provided as fully accessible, fitted out units where a need has been identified.

All properties must have adequate parking.