Planned Works Programmes
Following the extensive Stock Condition Surveys and data gathered from other sources, we are now able to reassess and further develop our long‑term Planned Works Programmes.
Planned Works include the replacement of roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, external redecoration, and other elements identified through the survey data. We use a combination of each element’s installation date and current condition to predict when it will need replacing. This takes into account its expected lifespan and the point at which replacement becomes more cost‑effective than ongoing repairs.
Using all of this information, we can then determine the most effective way to schedule and deliver the Planned Works.
The Programmes will be developed during 2026, with details published in advance of works starting in the 2027/2028 financial year.
We will continue to replace elements before then if they are found to be in urgent need of replacement or beyond economical repair.
What are planned and major works?
Planned and Major works are types of work that are required to a property for a number of reasons. These include replacement of ‘component’ parts of the property including kitchens, bathroom, roofs, windows, doors etc that have reached the end of their expected lifespan, or require numerous and/or frequent repairs. It therefore becomes more economical to replace the part rather than constantly repair it and by doing this not only improves the condition of the property, but also reduces the number of responsive repairs required.
Dover District Council is also committed to improving homes and to keep our properties in a condition that meets and exceeds where possible, the requirements of the Governments Decent Homes Standard. This gives guidance on how each property must meet four set standards which are:-
That it meets the current statutory minimum standard for housing
- It is in a reasonable state of repair
- It has reasonably modern facilities and services
- It provides a reasonable degree of thermal comfort.
You can find out more information about the Decent Homes Standard.
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