The Eastern Region of England faces considerable pressure for household growth, both indigenous and from high cost areas such as London. These pressures, however, cannot be easily accommodated in light of current planning policy priorities. Yet, resisting housing growth will impact on housing costs across the counties, with lower income households finding it increasingly difficult to afford to live in the region. This paper stems from research undertaken for the National Housing Federation and Institute of Housing. It focuses on the particular problems for the Eastern region, including lack of recycled sites within existing urban areas and barriers to housing provision within market towns and villages. It examines the impact on affordability and access to adequate housing if accommodation is not made available. It concludes by assessing the possible strategies for accommodating additional housing growth within the region.

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