RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet noted the options appraisal work currently underway to deliver genuinely affordable housing on council owned sites.

2.    That Cabinet agreed to transfer £300,000 from the corporate contingency to Environment and Regeneration to update the approved plans for four council owned sites; bringing them up to current building regulations and sustainability standards prior to development for affordable housing.

3.    That delegated authority be given to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Corporate Services and Housing and Sustainable Development, to approve the award of contract post approval by Procurement Board.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services presented the report, noting that four Council-owned sites were granted planning permission in 2020 however since permission was granted there had been various policy changes and updates to building regulations and therefore updates were required prior to development. The Cabinet Member gave an overview of the recommendations within the report and proposed the report.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development addressed the meeting, noting more than 9,500 people were currently on the housing waiting list and the plan would enable 93 homes to be built on those four sites following the necessary architectural work being completed.

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet noted the options appraisal work currently underway to deliver genuinely affordable housing on council owned sites.

2.    That Cabinet agreed to transfer £300,000 from the corporate contingency to Environment and Regeneration to update the approved plans for four council owned sites; bringing them up to current building regulations and sustainability standards prior to development for affordable housing.

3.    That delegated authority be given to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Corporate Services and Housing and Sustainable Development, to approve the award of contract post approval by Procurement Board.