Issue - decisions

For the following sites,

a. Queens Meadow Phase 2

b. The Hawthorns, Haviland Way

c. Horizons

That Cabinet unanimously resolved to:

I.               Approve the three sites above for inclusion within the Housing Capital Programme, with an indicative capital budget of £37,401,454 to fund all site assembly, construction costs, professional fees, and further associated fees, to deliver a 100% affordable – council - housing scheme which meets the identified need in Cambridge. This budget will be funded from resources previously approved by Council for investment in new homes and not yet allocated.

II.             Authorise the Assistant Director, Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing to approve variations to the scheme including the number of units and mix of property types, sizes, and tenure.

III.           Delegate authority to the Assistant Director, Development to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in respect of any leasehold interests at Horizons and Hawkins development sites, identified for possible redevelopment that cannot be acquired by private treaty within a reasonable timescale and at a reasonable cost subject to the Director of Economy and Place being satisfied that there is a compelling case in the public interest for the use of compulsory purchase powers, and that all legal and policy requirements for the making and confirmation of a CPO have been met.

IV.          Delegate authority to the Assistant Director, Development to serve initial Demolition Notices under the Housing Act 1985.

V.             Delegate Authority to the Assistant Director of Housing and Homelessness to approve a local lettings plan for the proposed developments.

VI.          Note the updates and next steps for the councils Small Sites Programme for the following sites:

a. Kendal Way

b. Paget Road

c. St Thomas Road