Decision details

New Build Council Housing – Fenby Avenue – Phase 2

Decision Maker: Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

On 11th July 2017, a report to Cabinet (New Build Council Housing) approved the council to proceed with new build schemes. The Director of Neighbourhood Services & Resources (Subsequently the responsibility of the Director of Economic Growth) was given delegated powers to proceed with additional new build schemes for affordable rent using the investment fund allocation (£17.7m).

The council is now proceeding with a new build scheme at the Fenby Way Site, comprising of two 3 bedroomed houses and twelve 2 bedroomed houses.

Implementation date of 15 January 2019.

Decision:

Approve the new build development to provide affordable housing, in an area where there is high demand for this type of housing. Phase 1 at Fenby Avenue was extremely popular and land availability provides the opportunity to expand the provision in that area.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 14/06/2019

Date of decision: 15/01/2019

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