Allocations Policy Review Customer Survey

Overview

Have Your Say on Sevenoaks District Council’s Housing Allocations Policy

Sevenoaks District Council is reviewing its Housing Allocations Policy, and we want to hear from the people it affects.

The Policy explains how we allocate the social housing available to us. Demand for social housing in our district is far higher than the number of homes we have, so we must prioritise households with the greatest need. This means that, for many applicants, the likelihood of receiving a council property is very low, and other housing options may need to be explored.

We have a legal duty to prioritise certain groups, but we can also use our discretion to support other local priorities where appropriate.

The Policy was last updated in 2024. We are now carrying out a full review to make sure it remains fair, effective, and responsive to the needs of our community.

We invite you to complete our survey and share your views on the proposed changes. Your feedback will help shape the final Policy. After the consultation closes, we will review all responses, identify key areas for improvement, and prepare a revised Policy for approval. The updated Policy is expected to come into effect in early 2027.