Local Lettings Plan

Purpose of a local lettings plan

Local lettings plans will on occasion be designated by housing associations after consultation with the Council and an assessment of their impact. Once agreed, these schemes will then have their own allocations criteria.

Local lettings plans will be put in place for a specific area or scheme and are set up in response to particular local circumstances. The purpose of local lettings plans is to work towards more balance within local communities and address issues such as anti-social behavior.

If a property is advertised as being subject to a Local Lettings Plan, you will be able to find details of that plan below. The plans have been organised into the old district areas of Buckinghamshire Council.

Rural Exception Schemes

A Rural Exception Scheme is a small development of affordable homes built in rural areas where housing would not normally be permitted, specifically to meet an identified local need. These homes are intended for people with a strong connection to the local community and are typically subject to planning agreements that restrict who can be considered. To be eligible, applicants need to demonstrate a clear local connection, such as currently living in the parish or nearby for a set period, having previously lived there for a significant time, having close family in the area, or working permanently nearby.

Exact requirements vary by scheme. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their local connection after bidding. These homes are limited in number, highly sought after, and not all applicants will qualify.