The Council's Role
The Council no longer has its own housing since transferring stock to ACHA in 2006. However, as the Strategic Housing Authority, the council has a number of statutory duties and responsibilities in terms of delivery and investment of affordable housing, and improving house condition across all housing sectors. The documents below set out our statutory housing duties and show how ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and its partners will tackle the housing issues in our area. They detail the housing issues, the positive improvements that we want to see and what we are doing to help make these changes happen.
Local Housing Strategy (LHS) 2022-2027
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute Local Housing Strategy (LHS), outlining the council’s vision and investment priorities for the area’s housing sector over the next 5 years, from 2022 to 2027, was formally launched in March 2022, following approval by the Scottish Government. The LHS sets out the joint approach the Council and its partners will take to delivering high quality housing and housing-related services across ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute. The overarching vision is that “Everyone in ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ & Bute has access to a suitable, high quality home which is affordable and located within a vibrant, sustainable and connected community.â€
For further information or clarification please contact:
Local Housing Strategy Team - localhousingstrategy@argyll-bute.gov.uk
We will review this page throughout the LHS development process to keep our communities updated with progress.
- Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027
- Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027 Summary
- Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027 Consultation Plan
- Local Housing Strategy - Early Engagement Results September 2020
- Local Housing Strategy SEA Pre Screening Report October 2021
- Local Housing Strategy - Health Impact Assessment Report 2021
- Local Housing Strategy - Island Communities Impact Assessment
- Local Housing Strategy - Equalities & Socio Economic Impact Assessment 2021
- Local Housing Strategy - Childrens Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment ABC LHS January 2022
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing 1 - Supply and Placemaking November 2020
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing 2 - House Condition and Energy Efficiency November 2020
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing 3 - Specialist Provision November 2020
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing 4 - Housing Options November 2020
To watch and listen to the briefing papers on YouTube click on the following links:
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing paper 1 – Supply and Placemaking -
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing paper 2 – House Condition and Energy Efficiency -
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing paper 3 – Specialist Provision -
- Local Housing Strategy Briefing paper 4 – Housing Options -
Local Housing Strategy (LHS) 2022-2027 Annual Updates
- Local Housing Strategy Annual Update 2022
- Local Housing Strategy Annual Update 2023
- Local Housing Strategy Annual Update 2024
Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) 2021
Local strategic planning for housing is driven by the assessment of housing need. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 places a duty on local authorities to develop Local Housing Strategies, informed by an assessment of housing need and demand in their area.
HNDA supporting documents:
- ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute Housing Need and Demand Assessment 2021
- HNDA Technical Paper 01 - HMA Refresh Exercise Jan 2021
- HNDA Technical Paper 02 - Demographic Trends
- HNDA Technical Paper 03 - Economic Trends Pre-Covid
- HNDA Technical Paper 3.1 - Economic Impacts of Brexit & Covid
- HNDA Technical Paper 04 - Housing Market Affordability
- HNDA Technical Paper 05 - Private Rented Sector Study
- HNDA Technical Paper 06 - Housing Stock Profile
- HNDA Technical Paper 07 - HNDA Tool Methodology
- HNDA Technical Paper 08 - Specialist Provision
- HNDA Technical Paper 09 - Veterans and Armed Services
- HNDA Technical Paper 10 - Gypsy/Travellers Housing Needs
- HNDA Technical Paper 11 - Wheelchair Housing Needs
- Housing and Health and Care Needs Report 2018
- Housing and Health and Care Needs Summary Report 2018
- Helensburgh and Lomond Housing Market Study 2018
- ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute HNDA Household Survey 2019
- North Lorn Community Housing Needs Assessment 2019
- Islay Strategic Housing Overview CHT - September 2019
- Mull Strategic Housing Review - RHS - 2019
Community Housing Assessment Toolkit (CHAT)
Demand for housing in ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute is high and many communities and organisations are keen to improve local supply of housing. One of the initial challenges can be to define what housing is required in the community, whom it is for, and where it is most needed.
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Community Housing Assessment Toolkit (CHAT) is a framework to support organisations to assess housing needs within local communities, which will help to plan and deliver the right homes in the right places. By assessing localised information, the toolkit can identify specific local needs, and will help you approach your housing need in a structured manner that meets Scottish Government criteria. This allows housing needs across the local authority area to be assessed against standardised data; streamlines decision-making; makes partnership working easier; and supports funding applications.
The CHAT is for any group who have an interest in housing development in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute area. This can include: Community Councils, Local Development Trusts, Local employers, Registered Social Landlords, Private developers, land owners and estates and Special Interest Groups, etc.
The Local Housing Strategy team can support organisations to undertake CHAT assessment for your community.
If you are interested in using the CHAT tool to carry out a community housing need assessment, please contact the housing strategy team for further information at localhousingstrategy@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01369 800503
Housing and Health and Care Needs
Housing Contribution Statements provide the main link between the strategic planning processes for housing and for health & social care at a local level. Following the establishment of the Integration Authority and localities, the Housing Contribution Statement (HCS) is intended to become an integral part of the Strategic Plan. It sets out an overarching strategic statement on how housing services intend to work with the Integration Authority, whether functions have been delegated to it or not, to deliver its outcomes. The Housing Contribution Statement and links to the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute Joint Strategic Plan are available below:
- Local Housing Contribution Statement
- Joint Strategic Commissioning Strategy :
Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP)
The Strategic Housing Investment plan (SHIP) is the key statement of housing development priorities in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ & Bute area. This plan guides the allocation of government and other funding and is an essential adjunct to the LHS. The SHIP is available below.
- Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP)
- Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2024/25 - 2028/29
- Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2025/26 - 2029/30
Section 72 Statement of Assistance for Private Sector Housing
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 requires the local authority to prepare a statement setting out the assistance available for private sector owners, landlords and tenants to improve the condition of their housing and provide adaptations for disabled people. Click on this link for a copy Section 72 Statement of Assistance.
Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) 2019 – 2024
The Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) 2019 – 2024 for ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute was agreed by the Council in November 2018. The RRTP is a new planning framework for local authorities and their partners to transition to a Rapid Rehousing and Housing First approach. Rapid Rehousing is an ambitious proposal which should be delivered in the context of creating and sustaining mixed and diverse communities across the whole of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute. Click on this link for a copy RRTP.
Contact Details
If you require any further information regarding any of the information on this page or have a query regarding housing strategies please do not hesitate to contact the team at:
Housing Services
Telephone: 01369 800503
Email: localhousingstrategy@argyll-bute.gov.uk
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