Decision details

This report seeks approval to enter into contract with a selected developer for the construction of 6 x 2 bedroom Passivhaus homes at Coldeast Close in Sarisbury. 

On 7^th April 2014 the Executive approved a provisional budget to fund the construction of 6 new affordable homes at Coldeast Close in Sarisbury.  In addition to providing much needed rented homes, the project will showcase the merits of building to the rigorous ‘Passivhaus’ standard and will inform future development expectations for Welborne. 

Since the last report, the design for the homes has been set and planning permission has been secured.  In addition, £120,000 of grant funding has been secured via the Homes and Communities Agency 2015-2018 Affordable Homes Programme to help meet the costs of construction.    

A two stage competitive tender has been conducted to identify a suitable contractor to construct the scheme.  Approval is sought from the Executive to enter into contact with the recommended contractor and bring the scheme forward.  

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)    notes the level of grant funding secured from the Homes and Communities Agency to support delivery of the project;

(b)    approves a revised budget of £1,000,000 in light of the funding secured and the costs of construction confirmed by the tender; and

(c)     authorises the Director of Community to enter into contract with Interserve Construction Limited to complete the proposed development.