Decision

DECISION;

1. APPROVED that a Demolition Notice be implemented to ensure there are no further Right-to-Buy applications for the existing homes.
2. APPROVED the subsequent removal of the Right to Buy for all new Council-owned rented homes to be delivered as part of the redevelopment, except for rehoused tenants from 2 – 20 Tomlinson Close who will retain their right to buy.
3. APPROVED the Decant and Rehousing Strategy, including a guaranteed Right to Return for eligible secure tenants to new affordable homes within the new development.
4. DELEGATED Authority to the Corporate Director Housing Regeneration, in consultation with the mayor, to sign off the final the design and submit the planning application.
5. Noted the findings of the Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) see Appendix 1

Reasons for the decision

•         The decisions sought in this Report are to enable the delivery of the Scheme allowing the provision of 55 new homes.

•         The redevelopment of 2 - 20 Tomlinson Close and MUGA site will secure a number of public benefits, including:

?      Increasing the supply of affordable housing, for which there is an acute need.

?      Providing local economic investment, including job and training opportunities.

?      Improving housing stock; and

?      Improving public realm.

•         It is therefore considered that the Scheme would contribute towards the promotion and improvement of the economic, social and environmental well-being of the borough.

Alternative options

•         The alternative options to making the Order are: 

?      Refurbish and retrofit the existing buildings; or 

?      Adopt a do-nothing approach.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR FOR HOUSING & REGENERATION (D. JOYCE)