Housing Strategy
The Housing Strategy sets Ashford Borough Council’s vision for
housing locally. The Strategy examines the housing and housing
related needs of people in the Borough and sets priorities for
action within the context of available resources.
Housing Strategy 2008-2011
The strategy sets out how the Council, in partnership with other
organisations, will work towards ensuring that all residents in the
borough have access to a suitable home and related support services
over the next 3 years. Extensive consultation with a wide range of
stakeholders has shaped our strategic priorities and action
plan.
The strategic priorities are:
- Increasing the supply of homes
- Developing sustainable communities
- Supporting independence
- Ensuring homes of decent quality
- Providing accessible information on housing options
Following a rigorous consultation process the Housing Strategy
2008-2011 has now been adopted by the Council. You can view
the document online, or to request a hard copy please email
jennifer.shaw@ashford.gov.uk.
View the Housing Strategy Online
Housing Strategy Annual Report
The Housing Strategy Annual Report details progress against
the targets set out in the Housing Strategy Action Plan
Housing Needs Survey Update 2010
The Housing Needs Survey update was commissioned by Housing
Services to ensure continued, robust evidence of housing needs
in the Borough. DCA (David Couttie Associates) have
carried out the update and the final report is available
to download.
Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2010
The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) forms part of the
evidence base to inform and support housing and planning policies
within the Borough. The 2010 SHMA was undertaken by DTZ
and the report is available to download.