Issue - meetings

This Item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

     i.        The report provided details of the proposal to redevelop the existing flats at 9-10a Ventress Close to provide up to 19 new homes.

    ii.        The proposed redevelopment had indicative plans to deliver up to 19 No. new homes on the existing site, providing 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom houses. 

   iii.        The report requested approval to a capital budget for the scheme based on the outlined appraisal assuming the mix stated above.

  iv.        The appraisal suggests that all of the new properties can be delivered as part of the Council’s social rent programme.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Noted the indicative mix of the proposed scheme.

    ii.        Approved the scheme capital budget of £4,153,000 detailed in the report to cover the construction cost of the scheme and professional fees and other costs. 

   iii.        Approved the commencement of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) proceedings on the remaining 2 Leaseholders at 9 and 9a Ventress Close should they be required.

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 Housing Development Officer.

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        Expressed concern regarding a potential compulsory purchase and hoped that this could be resolved amicably.

    ii.        Noted that here were a number of infill projects appearing around Cambridge.

   iii.        Such development inevitably changed neighbourhoods and the committee hoped that neighbours were being treated sympathetically.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.