Housing Strategy 2009-2014 - South Derbyshire District Council

South Derbyshire District Council Housing Strategy 2009 – 2014
was not specifically targeted at this group, but that the Stenson ward suffers from
anti-social behaviour due to the proximity to the urban settlement of Derby City; i.e.
which such higher density of residents it is likely to suffer from a higher proportion
of anti-social behaviour compared to rural settlements.
7.12.3 In recent years South Derbyshire has seen the migration of this group from within
the City. In January 2009, the Secretary of State approved development on three
sites on the fringes of Derby City within South Derbyshire. This will eventually see
the building of some 2,500 new homes. The extent of migration and future housing
needs of this group will need to be closely monitored.
Key Issue: To understand the potential impact
of BME migration from Derby City.
8 HOuSING STOCK CONDITION
8.0.1 A person’s physical environment can significantly affect their health and wellbeing.
Improving the condition of homes across all tenures in the district can
be of benefit not only to the occupants but also to the wider community by
reducing crime, improving employment and educational achievement and
reduce low housing demand.
8.0.2 In July 2001 the Government introduced the Decent Homes Standard with a
target for all social housing to attain this standard by 2010. Later this standard
was extended to include vulnerable households in the private sector. The
Council is also committed to helping people live in energy efficient homes, which
use environmentally friendly products as well as reducing fuel costs.
8.1 Council Housing Stock
8.1.1 The Council is the largest provider of social rented homes in the district providing
some 3,100 properties (April 2008). In 2002 only 21% (774) of the stock was
classed as failing to meet the Decent Homes Standard. Based on current levels of
funding the Council is on target to achieve this standard for all properties by 2010.
8.1.2 The Council is currently undertaking a Council Housing Stock Options Review
to establish what improvements and services Council house tenants are looking
for in the future and to consider how best their expectations can be met. A similar
review was undertaken in 2004. At that time, the Council concluded that it could
still deliver what the tenants wanted and therefore no change was needed.
The outcome of this review is anticipated in the Autumn 2009.
8.1.3 A key objective of the Council is to maximise value for money. In accordance with
the ‘Egan’ partnering principles and best practice the Council have entered into
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