Scale of housing need

• East Riding of Yorkshire requires around 1,100 new dwellings per year (2020–2039) to meet identified housing need and support Local Plan delivery.
• Despite recent delivery, there remains a persistent shortfall of affordable housing, with an estimated net need for around 584 affordable homes per year after allowing for supply.

Affordability pressures

• House prices and rents are generally higher than regional averages relative to local incomes, creating affordability challenges for many working households.
• Lower‑income and newly forming households are increasingly unable to access entry‑level market housing without support, reinforcing demand for affordable rented and intermediate tenures.
• The evidence supports a continued robust affordable housing policy, subject to viability considerations.

Demographic change

• Population growth is modest overall but there is a significant shift towards older age groups, particularly those aged 65+, 75+ and 85+.
• Household growth is driven mainly by one‑person households and older households, rather than families with children.

Older people and specialist housing

• The LHNA identifies a need for around 4,560 additional units of specialist older persons’ accommodation by 2039 (approximately 240 units per year).
• This includes both C3 specialist housing (e.g. sheltered, Extra Care) and C2 residential care provision, reflecting increasing frailty and care needs.
• Appropriate housing for older people can reduce pressure on health and social care services by supporting independence for longer.

Dwelling type and mix

• Future delivery needs to rebalance the housing stock towards:
  • 1 and 2 bedroom homes, particularly in the affordable and older persons’ sectors;
  • A continued supply of 2 and 3 bedroom family housing;
  • A specific identified need for bungalows and level‑access homes, especially at affordable rents.

Accessibility and disability

• Ageing demographics and rising disability prevalence justify higher accessibility standards in new housing.
• The LHNA recommends:
  • At least 0.6% of new dwellings be built to wheelchair‑accessible standards;
  • All affordable homes and at least 30% of market homes be built to accessible and adaptable standards, subject to viability.

Strategic implications

• Housing need in East Riding is closely linked to health, ageing, disability and inequality outcomes.
• Coordinated planning across housing, public health, adult social care and planning policy is critical to address affordability pressures, support independent living, and manage future demand for care and support services.

Main Themes & Observations

• Housing First Approach: Stable, suitable housing is fundamental for health and wellbeing; a ‘housing first’ model is preferred.
• Holistic, Person-Centred Support: Current approaches often address issues in isolation; a shift to holistic, wrap-around support is needed.
• Rising Complexity: There’s a significant increase in households with multiple support needs (notably, a 219% increase in those with 3+ needs from 2021–22 to 2023–24).
• Navigation Challenges: The system is often too rigid, making it hard for those with complex needs to access support.
• Role of VCSE Sector: Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organisations are vital; more collaborative commissioning is recommended.
• Social Isolation: Connectivity and community links are crucial in housing solutions.
• Early Intervention: Early, low-level support can prevent escalation and reduce long-term costs.
• Workforce Capacity: Emphasis on trauma-informed care, early intervention, and consistent, culturally sensitive staffing.
• Physical Housing Stock: Data on affordable and supported housing in East Riding was shared; 2,914 people on the housing list have support needs.
• Data Integration: Cross-referencing adult social care and housing data is underway to better forecast and meet needs.

Proposed Actions

• Strengthen strategic planning to increase the supply and suitability of supported housing.
• Foster collaboration and data sharing among partners.
• Expand cross-referencing of data between Adult Social Care, Housing, and potentially Children’s Services.
• Encourage all partners to review their practices and contribute to the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.
• Maximise every contact by considering housing’s role in wider determinants of health.

Conclusion

• The workshop highlighted the need for system-wide, collaborative approaches to supported housing.
• Board members are invited to share needs, opportunities, and ideas for further collaboration.