Introduction to Housing Provision

Good quality housing is a fundamental human need and plays a vital role in shaping the lives of people and communities across our Borough. Housing also helps to secure a safe, healthy and prosperous society. It is one of the core functions of the Local Development Plan (LDP) to make provision for the delivery of new homes and plan for future housing growth across the Borough. The provision of new homes requires the consideration of a number of issues, including the level and location of future housing growth, the type of homes required and how dwellings should be designed to meet the future needs of residents. The Council recognises that the housing needs of urban and rural dwellers across the Borough are wide ranging. Homes should be delivered to meet the evolving needs of residents, by accommodating a growing and ageing population where there is a trend towards living in smaller sized households. It is also important to address the needs of those residents with more specialised housing requirements, including impairment, old age and to contribute to the delivery of affordable housing where a need has been identified.