Housing Development

Affordable Housing in East Hampshire:

East Hampshire District Council aims to meet a wide range of housing needs by working closely with our partner Housing Associations to develop affordable housing and sustainable communities throughout the district. In the 2008/ 2009 development programme the target of 140 affordable homes was exceeded by 81%. 253 affordable homes were provided within the District.  In 2009/10,  40 affordable homes were provided as a result of us exceeding last year's target and the economic climate.  In 2010/11 this increased to 63 homes.  It is hoped that new affordable housing will continue to increase into 2011/12 with a target of 90 homes.

Affordable homes will be delivered in a variety of ways, for example, by new build housing development, by negotiating a percentage of affordable housing on large private development sites, by regenerating existing buildings and by the purchase of properties 'off the shelf'. These homes will also provide a mix of tenures, such as affordable rent or an intermediate tenure such as part buy through the Homebuy scheme.  Affordable rented homes will be available through Hampshire Home Choice. To contact the Housing Team via e-mail mailto: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

Customer Satisfaction:

The Housing Development team surveys new affordable housing residents a year after they move in, to find out their views on their home.  In addition to this, a Tenant Satisfaction Survey was sent to Registered Social Landlord (RSL) tenants in East Hampshire in August 2007.  For more information please visit our Customer Satisfaction webpage.  

 An affordability study is currently being undertaken, including the review of affordable housing products.  For further information please visit our Affordability Research webpage. 

 Parish Profiles:

Each parish has a profile of housing related data to help inform decision making on need and suitability of development. For more information and to view the Parish Profiles, visit our Parish Profile webpage. 

 Rural Affordable Housing:

East Hampshire is also part of HARAH, the Hampshire Alliance for Rural Affordable Housing.  For more information on HARAH visit our HARAH webpage or the HARAH website.

Strategic Housing Market Assessment:

East Hampshire is part of two housing market areas.  For more information visit our Strategic Housing Market Assessment webpage.


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