Infrastructure

Concern about the inadequacy of infrastructure (transport, affordable housing, education, health, utilities etc) investment is a matter of prime concern to the Assembly. The Assembly has therefore undertaken, in association with local authorities and the Government Office, detailed work on both the nature of the problem and potential solutions.

We recognise that a significant programme of infrastructure investment is under way in the region, but have nevertheless identified an investment gap and the need for Government to develop a much more positive and coherent framework for the resolution of infrastructure problems at the regional and local level.

The South East Plan recommends an annual average of 28,900 homes for the next 20 years and sets a target of 35% affordable housing (an average of 10,000 homes per year). But this level of housing can only be achieved with investment in the necessary infrastructure such as transport and local services.

We want to ensure the right infrastructure is delivered at the right time in the right place.

For more detail on our work on infrastructure see:

• South East Plan - Implementation Plan
• Planning Gain Supplement
• Regional Infrastructure Fund
• Environmental Infrastucture
• Other infrastructure investment

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