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Decision details

Affordable Housing Capital Expenditure

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Transport (Cttee)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval of a capital allocation of £100k towards the proposed scheme at the former Lipscomb Volvo site, Cavendish Way, Bearsted which will deliver 20 high-quality new affordable homes in partnership with Hyde Housing Association.

The level of funding required from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) towards this scheme has been confirmed, following approval of the bid at a recent bids’ clinic.

 

Decision:

That £100k be allocated towards the cost of the proposed scheme at the former Lipscomb Volvo site, Cavendish Way, Bearsted to part fund and provide 20 high quality new affordable homes for shared ownership, in partnership with Hyde Housing Association.

 

Wards Affected: Bearsted Ward;

Details of the Committee: Housing Strategy Strategic Plan 2009-2012 Sustainable Communities Strategy HCA Design and Quality Standards Guidance (April 2007) HomeBuy Agent Report (June 2010)

Contact: John Littlemore, Head of Housing & Regulatory Services Email: johnlittlemore@maidstone.gov.uk.

Report author: John Littlemore

Publication date: 19/08/2010

Date of decision: 27/08/2010

Decided: 27/08/2010 - Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Transport (Cttee)

Effective from: 04/09/2010

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