Purpose

To seek approval to
convert two semi-detached houses (1 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom)
into a seven-bedroom house and a one-bedroom ground floor
flat.
 

Decision

AGREED that the Portfolio
Holder for Housing:
 
a)      
Approves the conversion of these
properties and that £150,000 (£100,000 2023/24 and
£50,000 2024/25) be included in the current HRA Investment Programme, financed from the
MRR;
 
b)     
Notes the rent remodelling associated
with the conversion; and
 
c)      
Notes the direct offer of the
seven-bedroom property to a family of nine to alleviate current
overcrowding.
 

Reasons for the decision

The recommendations enable the Council, as a
responsible landlord to alleviate the acute overcrowding of this
family, whilst also adding a large unit of accommodation to our
stock.
 

Alternative options considered

A move to alternative accommodation was considered
but the Council has a limited stock of larger family accommodation,
and none that would be suitable for a family of this size on the
Sherwood side of the district.
 
We have previously carried out conversions of this
nature in Newark; both properties are fully tenanted.