Decision details

Development of land to the rear of 53-55 Wulfstan Way to provide new housing for rent.

This item was Chaired by Councillor Mike Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

This report provided details of the indicative capacity study to develop the vacant land to the rear of 53 and 55 Wulfstan Way to provide up to 6 new homes. The site was to be brought forward in the Council’s social housing programme, to be included in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and was recommended to be delivered through Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

       i.          Noted the indicative mix of the proposed scheme

     ii.          Approved the capital budget of £819,500 for site option 1, detailed in the report to cover construction costs, professional fees and on costs to deliver a scheme that meets identified needs of the City.

   iii.          Approved that delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director to enable the site to be developed through Cambridge Investment Partnership.

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 Trainee Housing Development Officer.

The Trainee Housing Development Officer said the following in response to Members’ questions:

       i.          The land agreements were being finalised and discussions were ongoing with residents.

     ii.          In response to questions from the committee further investigation into right of way and access issues would be undertaken.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.