Fuel Poverty Strategy
The Scottish House Condition Survey and the Fuel Poverty in Scotland Report – both carried out in 2002 -estimated that around 15,000 – about 17% of Aberdeenshire households were in fuel poverty. Fuel Poverty Strategy .
Housing Strategy for 2004 - 2009
The strategy describes an exciting but challenging time in relation to housing issues in Aberdeenshire. There is a clear and substantial need for affordable housing across Aberdeenshire and the strategy has identified this as a key priority to tackle. Read the full Housing Strategy 2004 - 2009
Housing Needs Assessment Report
A research study carried out by Aberdeenshire Council in partnership with Communities Scotland provided an assessment of the future requirements for affordable and market housing in Aberdeenshire. The full report and a summary are available to download.
- Full Housing Needs Assessment Report (pdf 6.76mb)
- Summary Housing Needs Assessment Report (pdf 544kb)
Housing Feasibility Study
The study took into consideration:
- condition of the houses
- financial issues
- housing and strategic policy objectives
- tenant and other stakeholder views
Read the full Feasibility Study
Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2006
A survey of Aberdeenshire Council’s tenants was done during March/April 2006 by mruk Research. The survey saught the views of the Council's tenants on their satisfaction with the existing housing services, and determined any potential for future improvements. The full report is available to download.
Scottish Housing Quality Standard Delivery Plan
The Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) is a national standard which determines what constitutes acceptable, modern, good quality housing. It is, however, different to the Statutory Tolerable Standard (a very basic standard of acceptability) and the Building Standards (which only apply to new buildings).
Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords (RSL's) are required to produce Standard Delivery Plans to demonstrate how their stock will meet the standard by 2015.
