Wealden Local Housing Needs Assessment (2021)
The Wealden Local Housing Needs Assessment was undertaken by Iceni Projects on the behalf of Wealden District Council in support of its new Local Plan. The purpose of this study is to examine the future need for housing in the district and the differences within the district. The study considers the overall housing need for the district in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as well as examining affordable housing need, Wealden’s relationship other Housing Market Areas (HMAs), recommendations on the mix of housing to be provided and needs of specific groups, such as older persons housing and those who wish to build their own homes. This document can be viewed/downloaded below:
Additional housing evidence base documents that relate specifically to older persons housing and housing need within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are provided below: