The current housing needs study for the borough was published in June 2004.  The reprt was prepared by Fordham Research.  The report estimates that the net affordable housing target for the borough is 1,572 units per annum.

For a copy of the Executive Summary, please click here.

A joint assessment for the two unitaries and six district councils in Dorset is currently being undertaken as part of the housing market assessment.  This research is expected to be published in April 2007.  For further details of this joint assessment please contact:

Gill Smith, Senior Affordable Housing Officer, at Dorset County Council
Telephone 01305 224602
Email Gill.M.Smith@dorsetcc.gov.uk