Housing
Received: 26 June 2025
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information regarding local housing needs within the London Borough of Barnet:1.Current Housing Needs BreakdownPlease provide the most recent available data on the number of households currently on the housing waiting list in:For each of these geographies, I request a breakdown by:oThe entire London Borough of BarnetoThe wards of Edgware, Edgwarebury, and Burnt Oak (broken down separately if possible)oNumber of bedrooms required (e.g., 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4+ bed)oFamily composition (e.g., single applicants, couples, families with children)oWhether any of these needs relate to supported or specialist housing (e.g., older persons, disability adaptations, etc.)2.Demand vs. SupplyPlease provide any recent assessments or internal reports (such as from the Housing Needs Team or Planning Policy Team) identifying:oThe types of housing (by size/bedroom count) most needed in Barnet, with particular reference to the wards of Edgware, Edgwarebury, and Burnt OakoAny mismatch between housing being delivered (including via major planning applications) and identified local need3.Affordable Housing NeedsPlease include information on the income thresholds or bands used by the Council when assessing eligibility for affordable housing, and how these relate to the types and sizes of homes prioritised in the above wards.4.Historical Context (Optional)If available without exceeding cost/time limits, please provide the same data as in Point 1 from five years ago, so that any shifts in need or bedroom requirements can be compared over time.Please provide this information in electronic format. If any part of this request is unclear or likely to exceed the cost limits, I would be grateful if you could advise and assist me in refining the request.
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