Fermanagh - 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 Fermanagh 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:
Fermanagh District Council Area
Source: NIHE GIS
The geographic area of the Housing Executive’s Fermanagh District coincides with
that of Fermanagh District Council and is shown in Map 1 above. It falls within the
Fermanagh Housing Market Area (HMA) which includes Clogher, Fivemiletown and
the entire Fermanagh council area. A Housing Market Area represents the widest
geographical area within which households are prepared to move 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 Fermanagh
include the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2035 ‘Building a Better Future’
and the Fermanagh Area Plan 2007. The Northern Ireland Housing Land Availability
Report for 2012, prepared by DOE Planning, estimates potential for 8,853 new
dwellings in the district.
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