The Council owns a range of garage sites across the borough which are underused and hard to let. Members agreed at Housing Committee in September that officers should identify the potential redevelopment of sites that provided an immediate opportunity for new affordable housing.     

Three sites have been identified, that subject to surveys of utilities, provide opportunities for redevelopment.  These sites will potentially provide twelve new homes at a cost of £1.64m. 

The Committee are requested to agree to develop the individual scheme designs, seek outline planning approval for each site and consult local residents.

A Motion was MOVED by Cllr Carter and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Davies to receive the recommendations as set out in the report.

An AMENDMENT to recommendation 2.5 was MOVED by Cllr Hirst, which was accepted by the Cllr Carter.  A vote was taken by a show of hands.  It was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to agree:-

2.1       Seek outline planning approval for development of three homes at       Magdalen Gardens CM13 1RL

2.2      Seek outline planning approval for development of six homes of           Fawters Close CM13 2SY

2.3      Seek outline planning approval for development of three homes at       Fielding Way CM13 1JN

2.4      Incur fees up to £120,000 funded from this year’s HRA capital     budget to prepare outline planning application for three sites.

2.5      Incur additional fees up to £90,000 to develop detailed designs and tender documentation if outline planning is granted.

2.6      To undertake procurement to appoint a suitable developer/partner       to deliver each scheme.