The Housing Strategy Team is responsible for a number of strategic housing functions which include
- Developing and delivering a range of housing policies for Daventry District
- Assessing housing need across the district
- Enabling the provision of new homes across Daventry District
Adopted: July 2017 (revised 10th September 2018)
The Allocations Scheme sets out the way in which Daventry District Council assesses applications for affordable housing and prioritises them on a Housing Register. Applicants that are eligible and have been accepted on to the register can then express an interest for properties that suit their needs and requirements by placing a 'bid' on properties, this is done through Daventry District Councils, Choice Based Lettings Scheme called Daventry HomeChoice.
The Council may from time to time consider the use of a Local Lettings Arrangement (LLA).
An LLA provides an open and transparent framework, setting out any variations to the Allocations Scheme so that local needs and circumstances are taken into consideration where appropriate.
Current local lettings plans are made available to view below.
There are no current Local Lettings Arrangements
Affordable housing includes 'social rented' or 'affordable rented' housing as well as 'low cost home ownership. This sections gives further details on affordable housing.
Adopted: 6th December 2018
A Scheme that supports Daventry District Council’s proactive and flexible approach to prevent and relieve homelessness. Allowing the Council to offer financial assistance to those that are homeless or threatened with homelessness (subject to eligibility criteria).
Adopted: July 2017
Consultation: 1st June 2017- 29th June 2017
The Housing SPD provides policy guidance on the provision of the housing within the district. It adds detail to the Saved Policies and West Northants Joint Core Strategy Policies. It will be used to inform The Council's approach to the determination of planning applications for housing within Daventry District. This document replaces the Affordable Housing SPD.
Housing Supplementary Planning Document (July 2017)
Housing SPD Statement of Consultation (July 2017)
Housing SPD Statement of Adoption (July 2017)
Housing SPD Statement of Consultation (July 2016)
Housing SPD Statement of Adoption (July 2016)
Homelessness Strategy
This strategy is now contained within the Strategic Housing Plan. Please see section below.
Adopted: Various
Consultation: Various
Housing needs surveys enable the Council to understand the housing needs and aspirations of residents living in the district.
Reports for all parishes already surveyed can be found within this section
Adopted: February 2014
Consultation: 25th November 2013 - 10th January 2014
Strategic Housing Plan brings together the Housing Strategy, Homelessness Strategy and Empty Homes Strategy into one comprehensive document.
The Plan was consulted on for seven weeks between November 2013 and January 2014
Adopted: December 2012
Consultation: 6th July 2012 - 17th August 2012
The Tenancy Strategy sets out broad objectives for Registered Providers to take regard of when formulating their own policies on affordable housing.
Adopted: February 2012 (amended December 2018)
Consultation: 3rd December 2018 - 6th January 2019 for removal of two elements from the policy
This policy provides detail of financial assistance, in the form of grants and loans, that is administered by the Council through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and Home Repair Assistance (HRA).
The Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment quantifies the accommodation and housing related support needs of Gypsies and Travellers (including Travelling Showpeople) in West Northamptonshire.
The Study was undertaken by The West Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit.
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