This original report was carried out on behalf of Tendring District Council by Fordham Research in 2002 and it closely follows the guidance set out by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions in Local Housing Needs Assessment: A Guide to Good Practice (July 2000).

In following the DTLR guidance, this survey provided key estimates on the numbers and types of households in housing need and how need levels are likely to change in the future. This information was coupled with an analysis of the supply of affordable housing to estimate the requirement for affordable housing. It also provided detail on crucial matters, such as the types of affordable housing which can meet housing need, and suggested affordable housing policy responses.

Our 2002 Housing Needs Survey was updated in 2006 and the estimates of the need for affordable housing revised. The main changes taken account of relate to changes in the housing market, local incomes, supply of affordable housing and household figures.

2002 Housing Needs Survey Executive Summary (pdf document 342k)

2002 Housing Needs Survey - Main Report (pdf document 2226k)

Housing Needs Survey Update 2006 (pdf document 1152k)

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