Purpose

To approve
the local lettings scheme for the 12 new homes at 35-41
Nunhead Lane.

Decision

1. 
That the local lettings scheme
for the 12 new homes at 35-41 Nunhead Lane where 50% of the
properties will be allocated to existing tenants within the local
area be approved.
 
2. 
That the
further criteria applied to residents of the local lettings
scheme be noted:
 
 
i. 
The local area is defined as tenants on the
immediate estate where the development is located:
 
- 
Nunhead Estate
- 
New James Court Estate.
 
 
ii. 
Prospective tenants will be required to have less
than four weeks’ worth of rent arrears or £50 if
claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of
offer.
 
 
iii. 
Households can only move upon successful completion
of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the
councils published allocation scheme.
 
 
iv. 
Only households assessed in a housing need (bands
1-3) will be allocated a property through the local lettings
scheme. Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands
and allocated priority stars in accordance with the council’s
published allocations scheme.
 
 
v. 
Requests for additional bedrooms above the assessed
need will not be considered unless on medical grounds confirmed by
a Housing Solutions medical assessment.
 
 
vi. 
Households within the defined local lettings area
will be permitted to move into new homes which are one room less
than their assessed bed need for three or more bedroomed
properties.
 
 
vii. 
Households within the defined local lettings area
will not be permitted to move into new one or two bedroomed homes
if the property is below their assessed bed need.
 
 
viii. 
Households on the general register not in the
defined local lettings area will not be permitted to move into any
of the new homes if the property is below their assessed bed
need.