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Results from the Allocations Policy Consultation

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25/09/2025

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Thank you to everyone who completed our Allocations Policy Consultation.

205 people completed the consultation with over 76% currently registered for rehousing with Rykneld Homes/NEDDC.

Do you agree with the proposal to create a new Priority Band 3 category for non-urgent homeless prevention cases?

YES - 71.64%

NO - 28.36%

Do you agree with the proposal to update the wording for Priority Band 2 to include all applicants, including victims/survivors of domestic abuse, who are currently living in temporary accommodation pending homelessness enquiries?

YES - 85.86%

NO - 14.14%

Do you agree with the proposal to include applicants living in private rented accommodation who have proven unresolved category 1 or 2 hazard/s in their property to be placed in Priority Band 1 or 2 respectively?

YES - 76.65%

NO - 23.35%

Do you agree with the proposal to include those in Use and Occupation Agreements, eligible to join the housing register to be placed in Priority Band 2 thus reducing the risk of homelessness and making best use of available housing stock?

YES - 79.80%

NO - 20.20%

Do you agree with the proposal to reduce the number of unreasonable refusals on suitable properties per applicant from 3 to 2?

YES - 69.00%

NO - 31.00%

Do you agree with the proposal to remove Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies as a tenancy option, offering only Secure and Assured tenancies?

YES - 85.86%

NO - 14.14%

Do you agree with the proposal to award 12 months ‘waiting time’ to Armed Forces Personnel or ex-partners as per all other applicants who meet the local connection criteria?

YES - 83.59%

NO - 16.41%

Do you agree with the proposal to introduce categories for medical need in Priority Band 3 and 4 to reflect milder medical needs than those who meet the higher banding criteria?

YES - 77.50%

NO - 22.50%

Do you agree with the proposal to create a new section in relation to pet ownership, ensuring properties do not have too many pets for the size of the property to mitigate the risk of anti-social behaviour and concerns for animal welfare?

YES - 89.11%

NO - 10.89%