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Policies, strategies and plans - Housing strategy and policy documents

Our Housing Strategy was adopted in July 2022. It sets out our approach to address local housing needs and associated health requirements.

We are also a partner authority to the Kent & Medway Housing Strategy. The strategy describes the strategic direction for housing across Kent and Medway for the period 2025 to 2030.

View our main housing related documents below:

Tenancy Statement 2020

Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy

Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

Intermediate Housing Protocol (includes the Sevenoaks First Homes Policy)

Rural Housing Protocol

Sevenoaks District Housing Register Allocation Policy 2022 to 2027

Out of Area Placement Policy

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy - March 2021 - This policy sets out the enforcement action we can take against landlords if their property poses a danger to the health and wellbeing of their tenants. In December 2025 we assumed additional investigatory powers under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. As such, this policy will be reviewed in 2026.

Contact us if you require further information.
 

Housing Policy team

Email: housing.policy@sevenoaks.gov.uk

Tel: 01732 227000