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Local Plan
10. Rural Housing Needs Survey
We have a statutory duty (1985 Housing Act) to investigate housing needs and examine ways of meeting those needs. We have a rolling programme for updating Rural Housing Needs Surveys (every five years) as recommended by best practice.
The aim of the Rural Housing Needs Surveys is to provide an impartial evidenced overview of the scale and nature of the housing need in a village or parish. Information from these surveys is used to ensure new homes built contribute towards meeting the needs of existing local residents.
Rural Housing Needs Survey (RHNS) timetable:
| Parish Village | Published RHNS | Replacement RHNS undertaken | Indicative Future Rolling Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham | March 2015 | April 2020 | April 2025 |
| Higham | October 2015 | February 2020 | February 2025 |
| Meopham | February 2015 | January 2020 | January 2025 |
| Luddesdown | November 2013 | October 2018 | October 2023 |
| Shorne | November 2013 | October 2018 | October 2023 |
| Vigo | June 2012 | June 2017 | June 2022 |
| Istead Rise | July 2012 | July 2017 | July 2022 |
The most recent Rural Housing Needs Surveys are available to download below:
- Cobham - March 2015
- Higham - October 2015
- Meopham - February 2015
- Luddesdown - October 2018
- Shorne October 2018
- Vigo June 2017
- Istead Rise July 2017
- Overview
- Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy
- Gravesham Local Plan First Review - Saved Policies
- Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Document
- Evidence
- Local Development Scheme
- Statement of Community Involvement
- Monitoring and Housing Land Supply
- Brownfield Land Register
- Rural Housing Needs Survey
- Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Obligations