Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) A Managers Guide (2026)

Geography and Rurality and Island Considerations

If within HMAs there are any specific rurality considerations these should be set out in the relevant chapter of the HNDA. After national data sources and local administrative data sources have been exhausted, but there is still a need for more evidence, local studies or surveys should be considered. The CHMA can provide advice on gathering local data. Consideration should also be given to ensuring community representation either through stakeholder consultation or membership of the HMP. A paper on evidencing rurality and housing will be made available on the CHMA website shortly after the first set of guidance is published.