Decision details
Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Seeking approval of the Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan.
Decision:
To approve the following documents, attached as appendices to the report, for publication and implementation, subject to minor textual updates including confirmation of the final governance structure:
(1) Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan 2025-2030;
(2) Domestic Abuse Accommodation Strategy 2024-29;
(3) Housing Services Charging Policy 2025
Reasons for the decision:
The Housing Plan for 2025-2030 outlines the council’s commitment to ensuring residents have access to affordable, safe, suitable, and high-quality homes. This plan supports the broader ambitions detailed in the Corporate Strategy, Economic Strategy, and Health & Wellbeing Strategies.
As mandated by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, our local authority is committed to providing a comprehensive and coordinated response to domestic abuse. The Domestic Violence and Abuse Accommodation Strategy focuses on prevention, early intervention, and robust support for victims, survivors, and their families.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Report author: Graham Sabourn
Publication date: 14/02/2025
Date of decision: 13/02/2025
Decided at meeting: 13/02/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 22/02/2025
Accompanying Documents:
- E3591 Decision - Bath and North East Somerset Housing Plan
PDF 57 KB
- E3591 - Bath and North East Somerset Housing Plan
PDF 227 KB
- E3591 - Appendix 1 - Bath and North East Somerset Council Housing Plan 2025 to 2030
PDF 4 MB
- E3591 - Appendix 2 - DVA Safe Accommodation Strategy 2025 to 2030
PDF 1 MB
- E3591 - Appendix 3 - Housing Services Charging Policy 2025
PDF 188 KB
- E3591 - Appendix 4 - Housing Plan Equality Impact Assessment
PDF 230 KB