The 2011 census, and so official household projections by DCLG for England, raises big issues for planners. In turn, this suggests that planning on the basis of these projections could lead to an under-provision of housing in some areas. In the light of this, should planners assume that household size will remain stable or resume, at least in part, the previous, falling trend? This report suggests how planners and others might respond.
Summary of research. The 2011 census and so official household projections by DCLG for England raises big issues for planners. In turn, this suggests that planning on the basis of these projections could lead to an under-provision of housing in some areas. In the light of this, should planners assume that household size will remain stable or resume, at least in part, the previous, falling trend? This report suggests how planners and others might respond.
A spread sheet tool to support the research that enables planners to find out how household projections for any English local authority have changed between the 2008 and 2011 projections. Users can also explore three key factors which are particularly important to understanding the latest projections and how they should be used.
