Highland Council Seeks Resident Input on Housing Needs with Wide-Scale Survey

Strategic Insights -

The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has increased by 13 per cent over the past five years, with 8767 people currently on the Highland Housing Register. To address the housing challenge, Highland Council estimates 24,000 new homes are needed over the next decade. The council is now conducting a wide-scale household survey to gather evidence on the scale of housing shortage and the types of homes required. This data-driven approach will inform future housing plans, taking into account real-time information on housing need and demand from Highland residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has grown by 13 per cent over the past five years.
  • There are currently 8767 people on the Highland Housing Register, contributing to the housing challenge.
  • Highland Council estimates that 24,000 new homes are required over the next 10 years to meet housing demand.
  • The council is conducting a wide-scale household survey to gather evidence on housing need and demand.
  • The survey aims to identify suitable housing types, including for households living in unsuitable homes, and gather views from new or younger households.
  • The data will inform future housing plans, taking into account real-time information from Highland residents.
  • The survey is being carried out by Research Resource, a professional market research company.
  • Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair, housing and property committee chairperson, emphasizes the importance of capturing robust and accurate data.

Statistics:

  • 8767 people are currently on the Highland Housing Register.
  • 13 per cent increase in housing applicants over the past five years.
  • 24,000 new homes estimated to be required over the next 10 years.
  • The survey will run until November 14.
  • The survey is open to all Highland residents over 16 years old.

Sources:

  • [Research Resource - a wide household survey](https://researchresource.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/18n2jv)
  • [Highland Housing Need & Demand Survey](www.researchresource.co.uk/AJHighlandHNDA.html)
  • [Highland Council - The Highland Housing Challenge]