The Affordable Homes Programme since 2015

Before the end of 2022, the Department should: a, develop internal contingency plans in response to risks such as rising construction costs and a lack of bids from housing providers to deliver rural housing, to ensure it can fully meet objectives under the 2021 programme;

Ref Page 11, 25a · Implemented Q2 2023-24

Before the end of 2022, the Department should: b detail how it will transparently report, at least annually, on the Programme?s progress;

Ref Page 11, 25b · Implemented Q2 2023-24

Before the end of 2022, the Department should: c continue to implement its improvements to Programme oversight and review that they are effective.

Ref Page 11, 25c · Implemented Q2 2023-24

Consider what information it needs to improve its understanding of housing need in local areas so it can use this information to better target areas for new housing

Ref Page 12, 26d · Implemented Q4 2025-26

Gain external quality assurance over its economic modelling, and review and update its assumptions

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Set out how it intends to engage with Homes England, the GLA and housing providers, before setting delivery targets

Ref Page 12, 26g · Implemented Q4 2024-25

Discuss with Homes England and the GLA what data gaps it has and how to address them in a proportionate way. This includes data to support its economic modelling, evaluate benefits and ensure adequate oversight

Ref Page 12, 26e · Implemented Q2 2023-24

Review how the Department sets and monitors the Programme?s targets and sub targets and be clear how the Programme is contributing, when feasible, to wider government objectives, such as net zero and savings for other departments and local government

Ref Page 12, 26h · Implemented Q4 2024-25