Decisions

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 February 2018 were received and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To consider a nomination to list as an asset of community value POW Camp 116, Hatfield Heath.

RESOLVED to reject the nomination to list POW Camp 116 as an asset of community value; and that Uttlesford District Council will work with the local community to put the POW Camp 116 on the Local Heritage List.

In line with the HRA Asset Management  and Development Strategy it is recommended that plots of HRA land located at The Elms in Duton Hill and Hilltop Lane in Saffron Walden are sold on the open market subject to Outline Planning Permission being granted for both sites.

In accordance with the Housing Revenue Account Management and Development Strategy and subject to outline planning permission being granted for two sites, The Elms, Duton Hill, and Hilltop Lane, Saffron Walden: 

1.    That the identified sites be sold on the open market by way of sealed bids, with a guide price for offers as advised by the selling agent.  The guide price will be set to maximise income to the Housing Revenue Account whilst maintaining competitiveness and interest in the plots.

2.    That the receipt received is ring-fenced to fund the acquisition/development of new housing.

RESOLVED to approve amendments to the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy and Homelessness Strategy to take effect from 3 April 2018, to reflect changes in legislation, and to change the wording within the Allocations Policy in respect of the eligibility of members of the Armed Forces, to remove the wording “honourable discharge” (which is no longer in use), and to replace it with the wording “applicants who are serving members of the Regular Forces or who have served in the Regular Forces”.

RESOLVED to approve amendments to the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy and Homelessness Strategy to take effect from 3 April 2018, and to change the wording within the Allocations Policy in respect of the eligibility of members of the Armed Forces, to remove the wording “honourable discharge”, and to replace it with the wording “applicants who are serving members of the Regular Forces or who have served in the Regular Forces”.

To note final year end of process against the Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2017/18.

RESOLVED to note final progress made against the Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2017/18.

To provide for the release of S106 funds to support the refurbishment of the Old School House in Takeley for community benefit.

RESOLVED to approve the release of £86,490.44 from Section 106 monies for the refurbishment of the Old School House at Takeley,subject to consultation with the contributing developers.

To proceed with implementation of the Corporate Plan 2018-22, through outputs described in the delivery plan.

To approve the Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2018/19, as set out in the report.