Decision Maker: Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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).
Following a serious incident a block of 4 apartments suffered
extensive damage and became structurally unsound. It was deemed the
most cost effective and efficient option was to demolish and
reinstate with two family houses using funding from the
Council’s insurance policy with the shortfall being supported
by the investment fund.
Implementation date of 15 January 2019.
Approve the site for demolition and new build
in order to provide affordable housing, in an area where there is
demand for this type of housing.
The option of extensive remedial work was
considered but not found to be a cost effective solution,
particularly given the age of the buildings and that demand for
housing is much higher than apartments in this location.
Publication date: 14/06/2019
Date of decision: 15/01/2019
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