Housing needs and research

Housing needs study

Fordhams Research have carried out a Housing Needs Study for Erewash, which is a comprehensive study of housing needs across all tenures and client groups in the borough.

It provides a comprehensive assessment of housing needs in Erewash, which informs our Housing Strategy and Local Development Framework.

It will help us and our partners to understand, strategically plan and deliver the housing needs of the people of Erewash.

The project consists of a sample survey of occupiers, and an analysis of existing data.

Disabled People's Housing Needs Study

A group of local authorities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire (including Erewash) has commissioned consultants Ecorys/ConsultCIH to carry out Disabled People’s Housing Needs Research to look at the housing needs of people with physical disabilities.

The research will identify current shortfall and future need for suitable accommodation, and examine different ways to meet these needs in a deliverable and cost effective way.

The research will focus on the physical structure and facilities of a home, rather than the care and support issues.

It will consider the needs of all age groups, and for all tenures including owner-occupiers, council or Housing Association tenants, and private renters

During August 2011, Ecorys Survey will be conducting telephone and online surveys with people with physical disabilities - details of which can be found below.

The final study report should be completed by the end of 2011.

Nottingham Core Housing Market Assessment

Bob Line and Associates have carried out a Housing Market Assessment for the Nottingham Core Area – which includes Erewash, Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, Gedling and the Hucknall area of Ashfield.

This consists of an analysis of housing markets within and between the local authority areas as well as across the Nottingham Core area as a whole.

The purpose of the assessment is to establish a robust evidential base for the development of a long-term strategic view of housing need and demand. This will help to inform spatial planning and housing strategies in the area.

The full report can be found on the B-Line housing info website.

An update to some of the Housing Market Assessment information was carried out during 2009. This shows an increase in affordable housing needed from 246 units per year, to 357 units a year. This should be considered in conjunction with the Fordhams Housing Needs Study as above, which also indicated a high level of affordable housing need of up to 428 units a year.

Erewash Vulnerable People Housing Assessment

This report is a collation of information on the housing and housing-related support needs of vulnerable people in Erewash.

Information has been compiled over the last three years, which has been used to inform strategic planning including the Erewash Housing Strategy, Erewash Homelessness Strategy, Derbyshire Supporting People Strategy, the development of supported housing projects and bids for funding.

Partners from many agencies have helped us to compile this information, including probation, social services, Registered Social landlords, support providers, housing providers, young people’s services, health services.

The report will be updated as new information becomes available and will continue to be used to inform and provide evidence for future strategic planning and development of services to meet vulnerable people’s needs.

Dwelling Size Research

Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners have carried out research into the relationship between household size and dwelling size.

This research will help to inform:

The type and size of housing which should be provided in our area
Advice we can give to housing developers
Policies in our Local Development Framework and housing strategies

The research was commissioned jointly by Erewash Borough Council and other local authorities in the Nottingham Core Housing Market Area.

Rural Village Housing Needs Survey

The Council commissioned Midlands Rural Housing to undertake Housing Needs Studies in rural villages, and working with Waterloo Housing and East Midlands Housing, identifying opportunities for the development of affordable housing.

The surveys were carried out during March 2010 in the parishes of:

Stanley Village and Stanley Common
Breadsall
Morley
Little Eaton
West Hallam
Dale Abbey village

The reports can be downloaded together with a summary report (opens in a new window). There will be ongoing work to develop the affordable housing required over the next five years

Older Person's Housing Needs Study

A Strategic Approach to Older Persons’ Accommodation for Nottinghamshire and Erewash This is a study of the housing needs of older people. It was carried out across Nottinghamshire Housing Market Areas (HMAs) which include Erewash

It included: -

Postal and online surveys with 175 Erewash residents aged 50 plus
A focus group with 25 members of the Citizens Panel in Ilkeston.
Literature review of existing work
Collection and analysis of existing data

The study outlines the need and demand for types and tenures of homes, and issues to be addressed to best meet the range of housing needs of older people.

There is a report specifically for Erewash, which should be read in conjunction with the main report.