- Ensure an appropriate supply and mix of housing types
- Promote delivery of affordable housing, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity
- Encourage sustainable design:
- Homes that incorporate high-quality materials
- energy efficient, and
- help protect the local character and environment
The Housing Needs Survey is issued w/c 6th Oct 2025. See more information on News Page
Housing Needs Survey Report
The results of the Housing Needs Survey have been reviewed and in April 2026 have been published. Overview of Key Findings:
- Survey period: October–November 2025
- 381 responses from 1,900 surveys (20.1% response rate)
- 15.5% of respondents have an immediate housing need
- 25.3% may require housing within 3–5 years
- 70.54% support or may support new homes for local people
- Demand identified for both affordable and market housing
- Strong preference for houses and bungalows, particularly 1–2 bedroom homes