Hello - I've been asked a question about services accommodation. It
is making a faint bell go off in my head but I can't remember what (if
anything) I know about this. Can anyone else help?
Question:
"I just wanted to check if you had a view or were aware of how
army barracks are being, if at all, or if they can be, included within
the supply of housing. To my mind, they are communal housing very
similar to purpose built student accommodation or C2 for the elderly
and should be counted in the same way. I am unsure on how soldiers are
counted in population projects currently but I note there is no
consideration of barracks within the PPGs. I think all the army homes
in the general housing areas are counted but the specific units for
lower tier soldiers (single rooms with shared amenities – lots of
them) have not been counted."
My initial thought is that new supply of barracks does not meet local
need for housing, and so is just not relevant. Anyone else have a more
informed view?
thanks Richard
