PLACE25 0167 - Request to purchase 25 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, DN5 8EZ – 2Bedroom Semi-Detached property for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
December 19, 2025 Executive Director of Place (Officer) 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
The Executive Director of Place approved the proposal to purchase and repair 25 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, DN5 8EZ on 19/12/2025. The decision supports the acquisition programme by utilising available funds to provide additional housing provision. The purchase price is £140,000 with estimated further investment costs of £22,000 - £24,000 for modernisation.
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To support the proposal for the purchase and repair of 25 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, DN5 8EZ.
The purchase price is £140,000 and provisional inspections have estimated the further investment costs to be in between £22,000 - £24,000 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.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Dec 2025 |