PLACE25 0134 - Request to purchase 24 Sheridan Avenue, Balby, DN4 8LS – 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached bungalow property for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
September 25, 2025 Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities approved the proposal for the purchase and repair of 24 Sheridan Avenue, Balby, DN4 8LS on 25/09/2025. The decision supports the acquisition programme by utilising available funds to provide additional housing provision. The purchase price is £165,000 with estimated further investment costs of £12,000 - £14,000k for modernisation.
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To support the proposal for the purchase and repair of 24 Sheridan Avenue, Balby, DN4 8LS.
The purchase price is £165,000 and provisional inspections have estimated the further investment costs to be in between £12,000 - £14,000k to ensure the property is fully modernised, and up to standard.
Alternative options considered
Option 1 – Approve the property purchase – (recommended option)
This option will support the acquisition programme by utilising available funds to maximise the opportunity to provide additional housing provision across the borough in line with the Housing Needs Survey.
Option 2 - Do Nothing
This option would lose the opportunity to deploy approved funding to help ease the demand for properties on the housing waiting list.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 25 Sep 2025 |