Decision details

Councillor Pearson, Lead Executive Member for Housing, Health and Culture presented the report which provided an update on the current status and progress of the Housing Development Programme (HDP) following its approval in January of this year.

The Lead Executive Member for Housing, Health and Culture explained that in January this year, the Executive had approved the HDP based on an investment of £22m. It was noted that agreement had been reached on a loan rate and terms of funding for the site at Ulleskelf between Selby District Council and Selby District Housing Trust. It was also noted that there was good progress of the schemes on site at Byram, Ousegate and Riccall. The Executive was informed that the report asked for approval to commence the next phase in the programme.

RESOLVED:

i)             To note progress that is being made on the Housing Development Programme and to declare the additional phase 2 small site (land adjacent to the George and Dragon West Haddlesey) surplus to operational requirements.

ii)            To approve the disposal of the Edgerton Lodge site based on the Terms and method outlined in paragraphs 2.12-2.14 of this report and to delegate authority to the Director of Economic Regeneration and Place, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and Executive Lead Member for Finance and Resources to secure the most advantageous offer for the site subject to ensuring that the site delivers housing and market value is achieved.

iii)           To approve the disposal of the Barlby Road depot site for commercial development and delegate authority to the Director of Economic Regeneration and Place, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and the Executive Lead Member for Finance and Resources, to dispose of the site by either open market sale or sealed bids, subject to ensuring that best consideration is achieved including securing outline planning consent prior to disposal if required.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To continue to deliver the Housing Development Programme approved by the Council.