Decision details

To approve the development option for land at Queens Meadow.

This Item was chaired Councillor Mike Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

The report provided an update relating to an infill site which was granted scheme specific approval as part of a group of small infill sites at Housing Scrutiny Committee in June 2016. The site was to be brought forward in the Council’s social housing programme, to be included in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) garage and small infill sites development.

The report requested approval to an updated capital budget for the HRA in relation to the site at Queen’s Meadow, Cherry Hinton.  

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

       i.          Approved the site to continue to be investigated to be developed for housing.

     ii.          Approved the allocation of the capital budget of a maximum of £447,809 for the development from existing newbuild budget.

   iii.          Noted the proposed indicative unit type and approve that this be progressed for planning approval.

   iv.          Approved that delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director to enable the site to be developed through Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Managing Director, Housing Development Agency, regarding Land at Queen’s Meadow.

The Committee welcomed the proposals.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.