Issue details
Acquisition of Section 106 Properties by the Housing Revenue Account
PDF 170 KBThe council has had an ambition of adding 180 new homes to the councils housing stock by a mixture new development through the housing development programme and by appropriate acquisitions. To this end, the council has negotiated a deal with Barratt Homes for the acquisition of 19 new build flats.18 x 1 bed flats and 1 x 2 bed flat.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2022
Reason for urgency:
There is a requirement to act quickly on this matter if Council wishes to proceed with the purchase, as the seller requires Exchange of Contracts by the end of June.
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Full disclosure would put the Council at a commercial disadvantage with other Registered Providers.
Decision due: 15 Jun 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cllr Arthur Coote, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Equalities cllrcoote@uttlesford.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Housing, Health and Communities
Contact: Judith Snares, Housing Strategy and Operations Manager Email: jsnares@uttlesford.gov.uk Tel: 01799 510671.
Decisions
Agenda items
- 09/06/2022 - Cabinet Acquisition of Section 106 Properties by the Housing Revenue Account 09/06/2022
- 15/06/2022 - Council Acquisition of Section 106 Properties by the Housing Revenue Account 15/06/2022
Documents
- Council House Development Sites