Decision details

The report to Cabinet sought approval for a financial contribution to help fund a mixed tenure development at Holmewood. This development, it was explained, would include a supported living scheme for people with learning disabilities. The contribution would be met through the use of ‘Commuted Sums’ or payments made to the Council that had to be spent by a certain date.

Cabinet discussed the proposal and especially the valuable contribution which the supported living scheme for people with learning difficulties would make to the District. Members welcomed this as well as the provision of shared ownership properties within the development.

RESOLVED   

(1)          That Cabinet agreed to provide grant funding for the housing development scheme using the Commuted Sums as specified in the report

(2).    That Cabinet receives a further report explaining the other Commuted Sums which are currently by the Council.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To provide much needed specialist accommodation in the District and to provide Shared Ownership properties. This would be in line the Council Plan 2019-23 objective to ‘Promote Home Ownership’ within the District.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED – The option of not supporting this development was considered but rejected as not in the interests of the District or its residents. It would also mean that sensitive Commuted Sums would be lost. Making effective use of these sums is a key priority for Housing Strategy.

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