Housing Needs Surveys are a great way to gather local data on current and future housing requirements to inform the development of local housing strategies, policies, and specific housing projects, particularly affordable housing for those with local connections.

It helps determine the type, size, and tenure of housing needed to meet community needs and provides evidence for planning applications and decisions about future housing provision.

In August 2025, Bradfield Parish Council requested Rural Community Council of Essex to conduct a Housing Needs Survey, the results of such can be found on the below link.

Housing Needs Survey 2025