We have a team dedicated to the housing strategy and affordable housing.

Following the three month consultation, the Housing Strategy and Sub-strategies have been formally adopted.

The Housing Strategy aims at providing an overall view of the housing picture in the Forest Heath.  The strategy takes into account what exists for those renting and owner occupiers, together with aspirations for those living in the area. There is clear emphasis on affordable housing and sets out the strategic housing priorities. 

The Affordable Housing Strategy sets out our understanding of the need for affordable housing in Forest Heath. It defines affordable housing and how the strategy will be implemented by monitoring and reviewing.  

The Homelessness Strategy allows us to ensure the reduction in the number of homeless families, permanently eliminate the use of bed and breakfast whilst reducing the number of households in temporary accommodation. In producing this strategy we have adopted a pro-active approach in our duties for considering the current needs of homeless households. 

The Empty Homes Strategy sets out how we deal with long term empty homes within the private sector housing stock. It will continue to be developed in finding ways to encourage constructive and creative ways for owners to bring their vacant dwellings back into domestic use. 

Please follow the links to the following strategies:

Housing Strategy 2007 - 2010

Affordable Housing Strategy 2007 - 2010

Homelessness Strategy 2007 - 2010

Empty Homes Strategy 2007 - 2010

Fordham Research Limited has carried out a housing needs assessment within the district.  Follow this link to view the results of the Housing Needs Assessment.  

We are also working with parish councils to meet local housing needs within the smaller villages and have produced a guide to the steps involved.  Follow this link to view the Guide for Parish Councils.