Decision

To instruct Legal Services to prepare, negotiate and complete a nominations agreement with Aster Group in relation to the Shripney Meadows development, Shripney, Bognor Regis.

Reasons for the decision

A nominations agreement is required to secure the council's nomination rights to affordable housing provided as part of the Shripney Meadows development. Legal Services were instructed to open a legal file and undertake the necessary work to ensure that the council's housing interests are protected and appropriate arrangements are put in place for future allocations.

Alternative options considered

• Not entering into a nominations agreement.
• Obtaining external legal advice rather than using the council's Legal Services team.
• Accepting housing units without securing formal nomination rights.

These options were rejected as a nominations agreement is required to protect the council's interests and secure access to affordable housing opportunities arising from the development.