The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced that grants available to help communities in urban and deprived areas plan their local neighbourhoods will almost double to £18,000.
The grants which are made available through the Neighbourhood Planning Grant Scheme provides funding to neighbourhood planning groups who shape planning decisions in their area – such as the location of new homes, shops, offices and green spaces – through the production of neighbourhood plans.
The government also announced it is providing these groups with access to additional technical expertise free of charge, such as for assessing their area’s housing needs, or developing masterplans.
There is additional grant funding available for the following
- An additional £8,000 for groups based in or areas where 30% or more of the neighbourhood area or population is in the 20% most deprived areas in England in accordance with the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- An additional £10,000 to develop ideas to bring forward affordable housing ideas.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/funding-boost-to-help-communities-plan-their-neighbourhoods
