Housing Strategy Consultation
Havant Borough Council is looking to implement a new Housing Strategy (2024 - 2029). It will set out our long-term vision for housing and the actions that we will take, working with our partners and Government, to address our housing challenges.
The strategy is currently in draft format and we want to hear from as many of our residents, partners and stakeholders on what the strategy should prioritise as key objectives over the next few years.
The draft Housing Strategy document is available to view here and further information is available on this page.
This consultation has now closed - thank you to all those who responded to the survey.
The results are currently being analysed and the findings will be published here in the coming months.
If you experience any issues using this site, or have any questions, please contact housingservices2@havant.gov.uk
What is the Housing Strategy?
The council’s housing strategy defines the issues behind homelessness, temporary accommodation need and housing supply, and provides a way forward for housing provision in the borough.
It is not a planning document responsible for building homes in the borough (that is covered by another document call the Local Plan), but addresses specific needs to improve the range and volume of available housing for those in need.
Why does the council need a housing strategy?
The council has a number of duties to meet in relation to housing, as well as a responsibility to respond to Government, regional and local housing priorities.
At a local level, Havant has some housing challenges - there is a lack of sufficient suitable homes, there are issues with affordability and some homes in the borough are not suitable.
Full information on the issues and barriers facing local housing provision can be found in Section 1 of the draft Housing Strategy.
Does the council own any housing stock?
No - the council transferred its own housing stock to Hermitage Housing (now the Guinness Trust) in 1994 to act as the housing authority for the borough.
Despite this, the council retains a vital role in delivering local and national housing policy and ensuring sufficient homes for residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.
What has gone into the draft strategy?
Our Housing Team have drafted the strategy and used national policy, local context and local housing market information to shape the proposals.
The draft has been informed by a wide range of evidence to ensure that the priorities and actions are led by data, particularly from sources such as the 2023 Havant Borough Council Housing Needs Analysis.
This strategy also links to key council documents such as the Regeneration Strategy and the internal housing register.
Additionally, only through working with others can the strategy's aims be met, and this includes both internal and external partners such as the Police, NHS, other councils and the local community.
The draft strategy has four aims that seek to address the key housing challenges that the borough is facing.
For more information on each of these aims, please click the following banners below.
Phases
Housing Strategy Consultation
This consultation has now closed - thank you to those who responded to the survey. Your input and feedback will help us shape the council's long-term vision for housing and influence the actions we will take, working with our partners and central Government, to address our housing challenges.
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