Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026

Purpose: To provide an update on the council’s housing development programme.

Content: (Key decision):   1)    To note the progress of the housing delivery programme, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, and updates relating to the New Homes Principles.   2)    To approve a budget allocation within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme for the delivery of 23 new affordable homes within Phases one and two of the garage infill programmes, as set out in Appendix 2 (exempt) to the report.   3)    To support the next phase of new housing sites identified to be taken through the feasibility and due diligence processes, utilising existing budgets, approvals, and delegations.   4)    To note the update on asset devolution in accordance with the Corporate Property and Assets Strategy, including ongoing discussions with Town and Parish Council’s, as well as other third parties.   5)    To authorise the Director of Housing, Assets and Development, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Performance (S151 Officer) and Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building, to progress the recommendations including the approval of business cases, implementation of all processes and procedures, allocation of budgets, negotiation and agreement of terms, award of contract(s), and authorising the execution of all related documentation.