Give Parish and Town Councils evidence of general housing needs, which is useful when commenting on: planning applications, pre-application discussions with developers and; planning policy consultations.
Show the level of affordable housing need, which can support planning applications for small housing developments for local people, by working with Housing Associations.
Inform community-led housing groups such as Community Land Trusts of their community’s housing needs to develop their own affordable homes.
Provide evidence for Neighbourhood Plans.
