Proposed New Build Development of Two Adapted Houses at Bute Road, High Spen
Report of the Strategic Directors, Housing, Environment & Healthy Communities and Economy, Innovation & Growth
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Consideration has been given to a proposed Council led housing development at Bute Road, High Spen, which will provide two accessible and adaptable homes for affordable rent, and which will be offered to two separate families with family members with complex needs and requirements, currently residing in unsuitable accommodation in the Borough. |
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That the development of the two accessible and adapted homes as proposed in the report based on the current construction value of the amount set out in the report, be approved. |
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That the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth, in consultation with the Strategic Directors, Corporate Services and Governance and Corporate Resources and Digital, be authorised to agree the final terms of the construction delivery agreement. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To support the delivery of two accessible and adaptable homes. |
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To utilise the Council’s land and property portfolio to support the Council’s policy priorities in accordance with the provisions of the Council’s Corporate Asset Strategy and Management Plan 2015 – 2020. |
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To deliver the objectives of the Housing Strategy 2019-30, including to improve the quality, condition and management of housing so that all residents benefit from safe, healthy, energy efficient and well-managed homes and neighbourhoods, to meet identified housing need and supported housing requirements in Gateshead. |