Decision details

Disposal of Land at Kenmore Drive, Cleckheaton

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval is sought to dispose of council land at ‘less than best consideration to a registered provider for an affordable, older people’s extra care scheme. This links directly to the Kirklees Housing Strategy 2018-2023 priority of enabling housing growth and specialist accommodation.

Decision:

1)    That, having given consideration to the objections received, approval be given to the disposal of open space on the basis that the objections received in relation to any proposed development in the site can be considered as part of the planning process and that he land can be better utilised for the provision of an extra care facility.

2)    That approval be given to the disposal of the land at ‘less than best consideration’ to a specialist extra care provider, Housing 21, and grant S106 affordable housing contributions as set out in this report to ensure that the scheme is viable.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure) to (i) negotiate and agree the terms of disposal with Housing 21 and (ii) determine the appropriate level of discount following comprehensive assessment of Housing 21’s development appraisal.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Legal, Governance and Commissioning) to enter into and execute any agreement and other ancillary documents necessary to dispose of the land to Housing 21 for use as extra care housing.

Report author: Jenny Bryce-Chan

Publication date: 28/05/2020

Date of decision: 26/05/2020

Decided at meeting: 26/05/2020 - Cabinet

Effective from: 03/06/2020

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