Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the Council delivering the residential development and regeneration of the former Clasper Village housing site, an update on the Homes England Accelerated Construction grant funding and to the disposal of the retail site on the open market.

The alternative options for delivery to that being recommended, but which were discounted, included following an EU compliant tender exercise or setting up a wholly owned company.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the increased funding from Homes England be approved.

(ii)

That the Council acting as developer for this development be approved.

(iii)

That the outline development proposals be approved and the Service Director, Council Housing, Design and Technical Services be authorised to progress the scheme to tender stage as detailed in the report.

(iv)

That entering into a contract with Wates Construction Ltd to provide pre-construction services be approved and the Service Director, Council Housing, Design and Technical Services following consultation with the Strategic Directors, Corporate Resources and Corporate Services & Governance be authorised to agree the detailed terms.

(v)

That the disposal of the retail site on the open market be approved and the marketing and disposal be delegated to the Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To promote the accelerated delivery of homes within the Borough.

(B)

To enable the development of sites which are currently stalled due to viability and associated remediation costs.

(C)

To help meet housing need in the Borough.

(D)

To realise the Council’s policies and objectives in relation to housing growth.

(E)

To generate a capital receipt from the retail site.