Issue - decisions

This Item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

 

Matter for Decision

     i.        This report provided details of the proposed redevelopment of Anstey Way Bungalows and Flats.  Originally presented to Housing Scrutiny Committee in June 2015 the proposal then was for 34 No. new units. The report presented a new scheme that could accommodate up to 54 No. new council properties.

    ii.        The report requested approval for a capital budget for the scheme based on the outlined appraisal assuming the mix of mainly 1, 2 and 3 bed properties.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

 

     i.        Noted the indicative mix of the proposed scheme.

 

    ii.        Noted the total scheme capital budget of £10,197,000 detailed in the report to cover the construction cost of the scheme and professional fees and all other associated land assembly and decant costs.

 

   iii.        Approved virement of the additional £3,667,000 from the unallocated new build budget, to the budget for this scheme of £6,530,000 previously approved, recognising that this increase was expected to be funded from a mix of devolution grant and retained right to buy receipts.

 

  iv.        Approved commencement of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) proceedings on the one remaining leaseholder at 12b Anstey Way.

 

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.        Welcomed this long awaited project.

    ii.        Expressed some concerns regarding the addition of a fourth floor but acknowledged that additional units were desirable.

   iii.        Welcomed the inclusion of 12 units for over 55’s.

 

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.