Financial Viability Assessment; Bodmin, Cornwall

FVA residential

Overview

Vickery Holman were instructed to undertake a Financial Viability Assessment (FVA) to objectively assess and report upon, the financial viability of a proposed residential development, taking into consideration policy requirements as set out by Cornwall Council.

Situation

The application was for a market-led development of 58 dwellings, plus provision for a new primary school.

Solution

Preparation of a FVA and subsequent negotiations with the Local Planning Authority (LPA).

Outcome

Vickery Holman were successful in demonstrating to the LPA that the development was not capable of being delivered with the required policy level affordable housing (30%) and agreed to have the obligation removed in full, resulting in an indicative saving of £2m.

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