Decision details

Provision of Affordable Homes with Registered Providers in the District

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

That (A) the Council agree to the transfer for £1 to Riversmead/Network Housing Associations, the land identified at Grass Warren, Tewin in exchange for nomination rights to lettings;

 

(B)     the Council agree to revoke clawback under the Local Voluntary Stock Transfer agreement on the 4 bed house to be developed to the south of no.14 Cannons Meadow to be developed for market sale; and

 

(C)    the Council agree in principle that delegated powers be given to the Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Executive Member for Health, Housing and Community Support the decision on any future land transfers required to aid sustainable affordable housing development in the District with Registered Providers, subject to a detailed review by the Council’s Asset Management Group and confirmation that such land would be best utilised for affordable housing.

Reasons for the decision:

To undertake land transfers for the provision of affordable homes.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 24/07/2013

Date of decision: 23/07/2013

Decided at meeting: 23/07/2013 - Executive

Effective from: 01/08/2013

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