Purpose

To seek Executive approval of the funding arrangements for the
redevelopment of Redoubt Court in Fort Fareham and the process towards the
appointment of a contractor to deliver the scheme.

 

The report outlines the proposed redevelopment of Redoubt Court and adjacent
land, allocated for housing in the Fareham Local Plan. The scheme is proposed
to deliver up to 21 new affordable homes providing modern, energy‑efficient accommodation to help meet local housing
need.

 

In addition to new homes, the proposal includes enhancements to the open
green space, adjacent to Longfield Avenue, to improve community amenities for
residents.

 

Details of the estimated
project costs and proposed funding arrangements are set out in Confidential
Appendix A, which is restricted to support a fair and competitive tender
process. The report also seeks Executive approval for delegated authority to
appoint a suitable contractor, ensuring the scheme progresses in a timely
manner.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

(a) 
approves
the demolition of Redoubt Court, subject to formal planning consent being
granted, once the remaining occupied building becomes vacant;

 

(b) 
approves
the funding mechanisms for the redevelopment of Redoubt Court and the wider
site to deliver a new affordable housing scheme, as outlined in the Confidential
Appendix A to the report; and

 

(c) 
delegates
authority to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with
the Executive Member for Housing to appoint a contractor to deliver the homes
in line with the Council’s Contract Procedures Rules, and to undertake all
actions required to implement the proposals within the report.