Decision Details

Report to Strategic Director Place Prosperity & Sustainability.

Approval from Cabinet Committee – Property to amend following development:

Long Nuke Road, Bartley Green

Cabinet Report 16 May 2023 Affordable Housing - Sites for Disposal 

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On 13 November 2024, Cabinet Committee – Property:-

1. Approved the sale of the site (as defined in Appendix 1 of the report) through a Development Agreement route to a Registered Provider with the transaction details as detailed in Exempt Appendix 2 of the report following the approval of the modification of the original contract for the development of housing at Long Nuke Road between the Council and the developer;

    

2. Noted the land assets that have been identified for development and disposal from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to provide affordable housing across the city, with the Council retaining 100% Nomination Rights on first lets, and 80% on subsequent lets for the first ten years for those on its housing register. The land receipt will be paid into the HRA. This means the Council will be able to relieve pressure from the housing register and receive a capital receipt for the land;

    

3. a) Noted that the land used for new sports pitches and pavilions will be retained by BCC to be retained and managed by Parks and Leisure; b) That the pavilions works will be completed in accordance with planning requirements, using contributions from city wide Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Section 106 monies and the HRA funding.

    

4. Delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Place, Prosperity, and Sustainability, the Interim Director of Finance (s151 Officer), and the Interim City Solicitor & Monitoring Officer (or their respective delegates) to agree the final terms of the transaction, including any non-material amendments of terms; and

      5.   Authorised the City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer (or their delegate) to take all steps necessary to prepare, execute, and complete all relevant legal documentation to give effect to the above.

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