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Hours to complete 1.00
No of pages 10
Published November 2005
Updated September 2007
See more in Housing
Development planning
Author Anthony Coon, Chartered Town Planner
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Price GBP 10.00

Housing Need and Demand

Purpose

In this Knowledge Builder the background to the debate on housing and housing land requirements is briefly reviewed, and the appropriate usage of the two terms is suggested, both in relation to housing as a whole and to different housing sectors. Current government advice is summarised.

Benefits

An essential purpose of town planning has always been to assess future development requirements and to make adequate provision. The principal requirement – both in terms of cost and land – is usually housing.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A crucial knowledge builder providing an overview of the means and importance of assessing housing demand. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading and web site links are provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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