Purpose

A local letting plan (LLP) is an agreement between Housing Services and a housing provider. It decides how properties will be allocated in certain defined geographical areas. Local lettings plans will only be used in exceptional circumstances to meet specific local issues within an area. The purpose of this plan is to support a housing allocations process for these properties which provides people with safe, sustainable homes in a balanced, cohesive and resilient community.
Great Barn Court is a newly constructed residential development comprising two separate blocks designed to provide a mix of accommodation types. Block 1 consists of six one-bedroom flats, while Block 2 comprises four two-bedroom flats, offering a total of ten residential units across the site.
Approach
•3 of the one-bedroom flats will be allocated through the choice-based lettings scheme to single care experienced individuals under the age of 25 who are on Homesearch.
•3 of the one-bedroom flats are general needs and will be allocated via the B&NES Homesearch scheme in accordance with its policies (initially 1x Band A / 1x Band B / 1x Band C)
•The 4 two-bedroom flats are for general needs and will be allocated via the B&NES Homesearch scheme in accordance with its policies (initially 2x Band A / 1x Band B 1x Band C).

Decision

To approve the LLP.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 -
Option 2 -
Option 3 -