Housing delivery test
Data centrally compiled by MHCLG to assess whether LPAs are meeting their housing targets and needs
- Design stage
- Co-design
- Tags
- local plan
- Frequency of updates
- Annually
- Useful links
- Discussion
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- Last updated
- 30 August 2024
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Who asked for 'Housing delivery test' data?
We think it will be of interest for the platform to highlight deliverable land, and the housing delivery test data will contribute to this.
What is the driver for the request?
Other
Which 2024 focus area does the request support?
Modern planning software;Faster local plans
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What is the 'Housing delivery test' consideration?
The Housing Delivery Test is a percentage measurement of the number of net homes delivered against the number of homes required, as set out in the relevant strategic policies for the areas covered by the Housing Delivery Test, over a rolling three year period.
Is there legislation that defines 'Housing delivery test'?
Yes
What is the legislation that defines 'Housing delivery test'?
National Planning Policy Framework (December 2023) - Maintaining Supply and Delivery (Paragraphs 75-81)
What is the specific part of the legislation that describes how a 'Housing delivery test' gets designated?
National Planning Policy Framework (December 2023) - Maintaining Supply and Delivery (Paragraphs 75-81)
What is the specific part of the legislation that requires the publication of 'Housing delivery test'?
National Planning Policy Framework (December 2023) - Maintaining Supply and Delivery (Paragraphs 75-81)
Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Housing delivery test'?
MHCLG
Is the Housing delivery test a trigger?
Yes
What needs to be done because Housing delivery test has acted as the trigger?
For LPA's that do not meet their housing requirements the following consequences will be applied: a) where delivery falls below 95% of the requirement over the previous three years, the authority should prepare an action plan to assess the causes of under-delivery and identify actions to increase delivery in future years; b) where delivery falls below 85% of the requirement over the previous three years, the authority should include a buffer of 20% to their identified supply of specific deliverable sites as set out in paragraph 77 of this framework, in addition to the requirement for an action plan. c) where delivery falls below 75% of the requirement over the previous three years, the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies, as set out in footnote 8 of this Framework, in addition to the requirements for an action plan and 20% buffer.
Is the Housing delivery test something to consult during plan making?
Yes
Provide information about when Housing delivery test is used during plan making
The past delivery or under delivery of housing maybe taken into consideration while calculating the housing need/requirement while looking to adopt a Local Plan.
Is there any Housing delivery test data already available?
Yes
What Housing delivery test data is currently available?
- Housing Delivery Test: 2022 Measurement (publisher: MHCLG; coverage: National; licence: OGL v3; fields: ONS Code;Area Name;Number of homes required;Total number of homes required;Number of homes delivered;Total number of homes delivered;Housing Delivery Test: 2022 measurement;Housing Delivery Test: 2022 consequence)
Do we think the data should come from a single source?
Yes - MHCLG
Will a data standard be required?
Yes
Research
Do we understand the lifecycle of a Housing delivery test?
Yes
Do we understand how the data is created/produced?
The data is collated by MHCLG using the DELTA returns which are submitted by LPAs annually.
Where will or should the data be used?
The data will be used to identify whether LPAs are meeting their housing targets, and if they are not meeting them, then they used to determine the level of action being placed on the LPA, e.g. action plan, buffer, presumption in favour of sustainable development etc.
This can inform decisions made by developers, land owners and promoters in identifing sites which have reduced risk due to requirements to meet housing need.
What other planning considerations does it interact with?
development plan policies, development plans and timetables, housing numbers, site allocations, SHMAs
Local plans - the 'homes required' part of the Housing delivery test is the lower of 'the latest adopted housing requirement from the Local Plan' or 'the minimum annual local housing need figure'
Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Housing delivery test? How do we expect them to use Housing delivery test?
MHCLG, LPAs, private sector planners, developers, landowners, site promoters
What are the planning needs for this data?
This is required to monitor the level of housing which LPAs are delivering against housing targets, to ensure that sufficient supply of housing is coming forward.
Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Housing delivery test data?
MHCLG, LPAs, private sector planners, developers, landowners, site promoters
What are some potential uses of Housing delivery test data?
This can inform decisions made by developers, land owners and promoters in identifing sites which have reduced risk due to requirements to meet housing need.
What's the value of adding Housing delivery test data to the platform?
If displayed graphically, it will provide a clear resource for users to identify the LPAs which are delivering sufficient homes, vs those underdelivering and potentially on special measures. This will inform decision making for developers to identify sites which have reduced risk levels.