Rural housing action guide for Wales

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides guidance on delivering affordable housing in rural Wales. Covers: policy context; planning policy and regulatory frameworks in Wales; use of planning conditions and enforcement tools for development management; local housing needs assessments; environmental considerations in rural housing development; site identification, acquisition and planning for rural housing; funding and economics of rural housing; housing design, construction and quality requirements; stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Includes case studies of successful development.

Document History

Document type: guidance. First published: 4 December 2025.

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