Overcrowding
The Council has sustainably delivered new homes above local and national targets; however, unfortunately, we are not immune to the housing crisis the nation currently faces, and homes may become overcrowded. If you believe your home is legally overcrowded, you can apply to the housing register. Please check if you fit into this category before applying.
Shelter provides definitions of overcrowding
Average Housing register waiting times
What you can do
New housing
Find a new home in South Norfolk and Broadland.
Outside the house
Are there too many people in the house? Getting out to free events for kids to get involved in such as:
- Big Norfolk Holiday Fun provides holiday activities for children and young people aged 5-16 (or 4 if your child is slightly younger but in school) throughout the holidays. Those who claim means-tested free school meals can claim free spaces on the activities, whilst paid spots are available on many activities for those who don't.
- Public Play Parks are available across Broadland and South Norfolk.
- Libraries across Norfolk remain open to everyone and provide a space for people to sit in comfort and access a variety of services. Across the county, most of our libraries are open for a total of 69 hours a week, giving customers access to the library, its books, computers, and spaces.
Inside the house
Advice for children studying in crowded spaces.
Mould
Mould is a living organism and must be killed to remove it.
Permagard states that "proper mould cleaner is the best at removing mould in your home. Mould sprays are designed to target and kill mould spores, while general cleaners might only remove surface stains."
Removing mould: Removing Mould From Walls – How To Clean Mould
Wearing PPE equipment when cleaning mould will keep you safer.
“You should never ever paint over mould without killing it first. It won’t tackle the source of the problem and can often make it look worse.”
Mould won’t kill you if follow these steps: How to Remove Mould and Damp from Your Home | Ronseal
Housing Register
If you still would like to seek access to the housing register please click here - housing register.
- Drying clothes 1
- Showering 2
- Cooking 3
- Indoor plants/aquariums 4
- Moisture on windows 5
- Condensation on pipes and walls 6
- Lack of local vents (kitchens, bathrooms, dryers) 7
- Water damage 8
- Damp surfaces 9
- Dry clothes outside 10
- Proper ventilation
- Ventilate home on a rainy day to reduce the relative humidity when the outside temp is low 11
- Install trickle vents 12
- Dehumidifiers 13
- Air purifiers can catch mould spores 14
- Correcting issues causing heightened humidity (air con/heater issues) 15
- Regulation of the thermostat 16
- Placing furniture slightly away from the wall to allow moisture to escape from cold spots 17
- Keeping a bathroom extractor fan running after showering 18
1 West Texas A&M University – Indoor vs. Outdoor Drying
2 American Lung Association – Moisture from Bathing
3 Center for Energy and Environment – Managing Humidity
4 University of Maryland Extension – Temperature and Humidity for Indoor Plants
5 Center for Energy and Environment – Condensation Indicators
6 InterNACHI – Condensation Inspection
7 National Center for Healthy Housing – Ventilation Guide
9 ASHRAE – Humidity Control Resources
10 West Texas A&M University – Indoor vs. Outdoor Drying
11 National Center for Healthy Housing – Ventilation Guide
12 UMN Extension – Mould Prevention
13 National Center for Healthy Housing – Ventilation Guide
14 Breathe Better Air – Air Purifiers & Mould
15 ASHRAE – Humidity Control Resources
16 Center for Energy and Environment – Managing Humidity