The supply of affordable homes is the major unfunded infrastructure improvement which could significantly reduce economic development and community viability and is now being addressed as a matter of urgency.
A chronic lack of affordable housing is impacting and will continue to impact on Arran’s ability to sustain or grow its current level of economic and social activity. The AEG commissioned four feasibility studies on sites suitable for the construction of affordable homes; two sites in Brodick and two sites in Lamlash. Combined, these sites could provide up to 191 affordable two and three bed units including self-build plots.
There is a requirement for 200 affordable homes now. The current NAC Housing Waiting List is 309. NAC has agreed to build 26 units at Brathwic Terrace, Brodick and Trust Housing Association has agreed to build a further 20 at Springbank, Brodick.