Let's Talk Housing

We're reviewing and updating our Housing Strategy to make sure it is fit for the next seven years. We know that residents think decent and affordable housing is a priority in making somewhere a good place to live, so please share your views on any gaps in our proposed strategy.

The proposed strategy covers three sections:

Maximising housing growth and increasing the choice of housing
Making better use of our existing housing and improving our neighbourhoods
Supporting vulnerable people to access and maintain housing

For each of these sections you can click below to find out more about what the strategy proposes considering. You can also read the full Housing Strategy by clicking the link below:

Housing Strategy

We have worked closely with partners across the city to draft this proposed strategy ensuring it meets the needs for the city now and over the coming seven years. We need your views to let us know if there is anything that is missing from the proposal. All feedback will be reviewed and considered before we finalise the strategy.

Please share your views on our proposed strategy by completeing our short questionnaire. The last day to submit your views is Monday 5 December 2022:

Lets Talk Housing - Sunderland Housing Strategy questionnaire

Below is a summary of each of the three sections of the strategy:

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Maximising housing growth and increasing the choice of housing
1. This section looks at how we can make sure there is enough and the right kind of housing to meet the city’s needs. The strategy considers the actions that should be taken to look at:
  
  How we innovatively use land
  
  How we deliver the housing that is needed
  
  How we meet the demands of an ageing population
  
  Read the Maximising housing growth and increasing the choice of housing section in full.
Making better use of our existing housing and improving our neighbourhoods
1. This section considers how we can make the most of housing already available in the city as well as helping to grow and improve communities. The strategy looks at:
  
  How we can support and improve the private rented sector
  
  How we can tackle empty homes
  
  How we can make sure homes provide a healthy living environment
  
  Read the Making better use of our existing housing and improving our neighbourhoods section in full.
Supporting vulnerable people to access and maintain housing
1. This section looks at how we can make sure the needs of some of the most vulnerable groups in the city are met through housing. The strategy considers actions to look at:
  
  How we work to prevent homelessness
  
  How we consider the impact of the cost of living crisis
  
  How we strengthen accommodation options available for survivors of domestic abuse
  
  How we help young people and care leavers access appropriate accommodation
  
  How we create a welcoming environment for refugees and asylum seekers
  
  How we strengthen relationships with the gypsy and traveller communities
  
  Read the Supporting vulnerable people to access and maintain housing section in full.