Housing Needs Survey - Establishing a need for affordable housing

Rachel Tait, the NYC Rural Housing Enabler, attended the January Parish Council meeting. She was invited following discussions at the November meeting, during which residents expressed an interest in developing a proposal to look at the housing needs of the village.

Rachel can help the parish establish whether there is a need for affordable homes in the area. They do this using a Housing Needs Survey which has no cost to the Parish Council. They will work neighbouring villages and include them in the survey. The Parish Council agreed to proceed with the survey. Rachel indicated this will be available in March. Please find attached information on this and an example case study.

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact:

Rachel Tait

[email protected]

introduction to RHE leaflet.pdf

Osmotherley case study v4.pdf

Published: 14/01/2026 Published by: Eppleby Parish Council

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