Please read these options together with the policy for co-living schemes
9.88 As co-living schemes are mainly aimed at young professionals and recent graduates, or older people who have chosen to move out of individual homes and live communally, it is considered important that the accommodation is located in highly sustainable locations, very well connected by public transport, and are close to employment opportunities and amenities. Regarding this, the following options are proposed:
Option A
Policy to set out preferred location in which co-living will be encouraged, i.e. located in city / town centre locations.
Advantages
Encourages co-living in sustainable locations.
Disadvantages
Restricts smaller co-living schemes outside town centres – could be considered too restrictive.
Option B
Policy to stay silent on the preferred location of co-living developments, therefore allowing the market to lead location of future development.
Advantages
Provides flexibility.
Disadvantages
No control over future provision / location.