Armagh - Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Section 2 Housing Market Analysis
2.1 Introduction
Housing market analysis is a framework for collecting, analysing and interpreting
evidence across a clearly defined area. It allows housing planners to identify existing
imbalances and problems in the housing market. Section 2 analyses the main factors
that influence the Armagh housing market and informs our Local Housing Strategy.
These include the planning context within which the District Housing Plan is set,
demographic trends, socio-economic issues and information on housing stock.
Map 1:
Armagh City & District Council Area
Source: NIHE GIS
The geographic area of the Housing Executive’s Armagh District coincides with that
of Armagh City and District Council and is shown in Map 1 above. The district falls
within the Craigavon Housing Market Area (HMA) which comprises a number of
local government districts (LGDs). A Housing Market Area represents the widest
geographical area within which households are prepared to move house without
changing employment or education. Issues affecting this HMA are detailed on
pages 17-18.
2.2 Planning
Physical Planning
Important documents that influence housing planning decisions in Armagh District
include the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2035 ‘Building a Better Future’ and
the Armagh Area Plan 2004.
The Northern Ireland Housing Land Availability Report for 2012, prepared by DOE
Planning, estimates potential for 6,377 new dwellings in the district.
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