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RP Clusters Programme Option Agreement Extensions

The Housing Growth and Regeneration team have agreed with Thirteen Group to extend the option agreement dates on 2 sites (Main Avenue and Highmoor Lane) which are parcelled in the RP Clusters Programme. The extension is required due to delays faced to the programme and to allow for contingency period.


There is a risk that if the expiry dates of the Option agreements are not extended, Thirteen Group will not be in a position to exercise the option before their expiry and therefore being unable to proceed with their purchase and development of the sites.

 

For Main Avenue and Highmoor Lane the below extensions have been agreed, whilst further discussions are being had regarding Mayman Lane

 

Site

Expiry Date

Proposed Extension Date

Rationale

Main Avenue

30th July 2025

30th April 2026

Start on site date plus 3 months

Highmoor

Lane

29th August 2025

30th June 2026

Start on site date plus 3 months

 

 

This decision is in the best interests to support the decision which was made at Cabinet to dispose the RP clusters sites to Thirteen Group to bring forward high quality, affordable and sustainable homes on five sites across the district. The Council’s preferred partner is Thirteen Group, who are a strategic partner of Homes England, as part of Home’s England’s programme which supports registered providers (housing associations) to deliver more affordable homes. Thirteen Group were appointed by the Council following a competitive land sale exercise.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Cleckheaton; Golcar;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/07/2025

Decision due: 5 Jul 2025 by Executive Director for Place

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: Executive Director for Place

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Rebecca Addy, Acting Strategic Partnership Lead - Housing Growth Email: rebecca.addy@kirklees.gov.uk.

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