Decision details

This report outlined the options available to the Council to manage the estates on schemes where new build Affordable Housing (AH) was being delivered on Council land together with market housing. The report used the developments at Latimer Close and the Quad development at Clay Farm as examples.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing:

The Executive Councillor resolved:

     i.        To approve, that in principle, the Council’s first choice will be to manage the entire estate on schemes where new Council Housing is being provided together with market housing on any sites the Council owns.

    ii.        To approve that delegated authority be given to the Director of Customer and Community Services following consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Chair and Spokes to agree the estate management structure on individual schemes where new Council Housing is being provided together with market housing.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

     i.        To employ a management company to manage the entire scheme under a joint venture with the developer. In this case the developer would be required to retain a long term interest in the scheme.

    ii.        For the Council to manage the AH together with any adjacent estate whilst a management company manages the market housing dwellings.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Head of Strategic Housing regarding Estate Management of Council New Build sites. The Committee welcomed the report and supported the proposals. 

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.