Quality Housing

Basildon will be the right place where people want to live.  A mix of balanced housing that meets the economic aspirations of existing and future residents will be delivered.

Getting the right balance of housing is a key priority for the future prosperity of the District and its community.  There is a need to provide a balance of housing that meets the economic aspirations of existing and future residents.

Fryerns and Craylands, Five Links and Royal Court are already undergoing regeneration up to 2011.  Future estates for renewal are being identified, to mix with housing growth through town centre regeneration.

The Council is also committed to bringing its' housing up to Decent Homes standard by 2010, through its arms length management organisations, St George's Community Housing Ltd.

A strategic housing review has also been completed and is helping to inform future decisions about estate renewal schemes and potential new developments.