Issue - meetings

This report asks for consideration of the option to directly deliver future programmes of new mixed tenure council developments including council housing

Ward:  All

Portfolio:  Housing and Democracy and Regeneration

Contact:  Asad Bhatti, Head of Asset Management, Tel: 01484 221000

That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure), via the Housing Growth Board, to approve all future viable schemes worked up under the proposals for mixed tenure council developments, therein; (i) the use of a particular parcel of land for the direct delivery of new council housing (ii) the appropriation of the land (if necessary) (iii) the determination of the split between affordable and market sale housing (iv) the approval of the quantum of prudential borrowing required for the development in consultation with the Council’s Service Director and Section 151 Officer (v) the approval of particular house design and (vi) the approval of a particular construction type.