Issue - meetings

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:

(a)  the principle of delivering 4 self/custom build plots at the Sea Lane site as a new Housing Enabling Capital Programme scheme;

(b)  the scheme funding mechanisms, as outlined in confidential Appendix B, for the delivery of serviced plots ready for market sale;

(c)  that the appointment of any relevant contractors (to provide demarcated and serviced plots) be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer;

(d)  that officers may, subject to appropriate value as determine by the Council’s Head of Property, sell a small strip on the western side of the site to an immediate neighbour;

(e)  that officers, subject to the satisfaction of the Council’s Head of Property, ensure the plots are marketed at an appropriate value and have delegated authority to agree/accept an appropriate offer for each individual plot; and

(f)   that those net sale capital receipts available to the Council will be held in the general fund and be used toward the provision of affordable housing in the Borough.

The Executive received a deputation from Mr Derek Haggard in respect of this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:

(a)  the principle of delivering 4 self/custom build plots at the Sea Lane site as a new Housing Enabling Capital Programme scheme;

(b)  the scheme funding mechanisms, as outlined in confidential Appendix B, for the delivery of serviced plots ready for market sale;

(c)  that the appointment of any relevant contractors (to provide demarcated and serviced plots) be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer;

(d)  that officers may, subject to appropriate value as determine by the Council’s Head of Property, sell a small strip on the western side of the site to an immediate neighbour;

(e)  that officers, subject to the satisfaction of the Council’s Head of Property, ensure the plots are marketed at an appropriate value and have delegated authority to agree/accept an appropriate offer for each individual plot; and

(f)   that those net sale capital receipts available to the Council will be held in the general fund and be used toward the provision of affordable housing in the Borough.