Decision details

RESOLVED that

a)    approval be given for the use of specified unused and unviable garage and plot sites across the District for the development of new affordable housing;

b)    the use of Housing Revenue Account reserves to fund the development of 14 new homes, be approved;

c)    delegated authority be granted to the Director of Housing and Assets, in conjunction with the Corporate Finance Manager (and Section 151 Officer), to negotiate and formalise final scheme costs, specification and delivery;

d)    delegated authority be granted to the Director of Housing and Assets to procure and appoint a contractor to develop the site;

e)    delegated authority be also granted to the Director of Housing and Assets to contract, on behalf of the Council, with Homes England for the purposes of receiving subsidy to ensure that developments are viable and fall within the Council’s business plan model;

f)      Council be recommended to approve the addition of the Housing Development to the Council’s Capital Programme.