45 REDEVELOPMENT OF WILLIAM MUGE AND SNELGROVE SITES
To consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets.
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It was moved by Councillor P M Beresford, duly seconded by Councillor F J W Scales and
RESOLVED: That the Budget and Policy Framework be amended to include the redevelopment of the William Muge and Snelgrove Sites in the capital programme.
Redevelopment of William Muge and Snelgrove Sites
To consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets.
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The Head of Assets and Building Control and Senior Architect were in attendance to present the Redevelopment of William Muge and Snelgrove Sites report to the Committee. The report had been considered at the meeting of Cabinet on 1 October 2018 where it was agreed:
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(i) That the William Muge and Snelgrove sites be appropriated to be held for the purposes of Part IX of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972, and that the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets be authorised to re-appropriate the land for the purposes of the Housing Act 1985 on completion of the development.
(ii) That the remainder of the William Muge and Snelgrove sites be appropriated to be held for the purposes of the Housing Act 1985 pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972.
(iii) That the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets, in consultation with the Director of Finance, Housing and Community, be authorised to take all necessary actions to deliver the construction phase of the project, including awarding the construction contract, approving variations to the project sum if required and, if circumstances warrant, to cancel the project.
(iv) That the Residential Investment Project Advisory Group be assigned to oversee the project and advise on key issues.
(v) That the undertaking of the relevant accounting transactions during the 2018/19 financial year to reflect the transfer of the assets from the General Fund (GF) to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) be authorised.
(vi) That the Director of Finance, Housing and Community, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance, be authorised to take all decisions on the financing of the project.
(b) It was agreed to recommend to Council that the Budget and Policy Framework be amended to include this project in the capital programme.
Members were provided with background to the site. In 2008 and 2009, William Muge and Snelgrove House were no longer fit for purpose and did not meet statutory standards. Both properties were decanted and demolished.
Following Cabinet approval in March 2018 to progress a new residential development on the site, a planning application was submitted on 19July 2018 with a decision expected on 25 October 2018. Following viability assessments the following proposal was submitted for planning permission:
12 No. 3 bed 5 person commercial units;
24 No. 1 and 2 bed affordable housing units; and
29 No.1 and 2 bed shared ownership units.
Members were satisfied with the development overall and encouraged by the number of 1 and 2 bed units which were in need amongst the young and the elderly (who were in need of downsizing). Following discussions around the types of units that would be available, Members were keen to ensure there would be protection for those who entered into shared ownerships to protect the monies they had paid for their share of the property if they were evicted for rent arrears.
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Redevelopment of William Muge and Snelgrove House Sites
To consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets.
Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness
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(a) It was agreed:
(i) That the William Muge and Snelgrove sites be appropriated to be held for the purposes of Part IX of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972, and that the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets be authorised to re-appropriate the land for the purposes of the Housing Act 1985 on completion of the development.
(ii) That the remainder of the William Muge and Snelgrove sites be appropriated to be held for the purposes of the Housing Act 1985 pursuant to s.122 of the Local Government Act 1972.
(iii) That the Director of Environment and Corporate Assets, in consultation with the Director of Finance, Housing and Community, be authorised to take all necessary actions to deliver the construction phase of the project, including awarding the construction contract, approving variations to the project sum if required and, if circumstances warrant, to cancel the project.
(iv) That the Residential Investment Project Advisory Group be assigned to oversee the project and advise on key issues.
(v) That the undertaking of the relevant accounting transactions during the 2018/19 financial year to reflect the transfer of the assets from the General Fund (GF) to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) be authorised.
(vi) That the Director of Finance, Housing and Community, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance, be authorised to take all decisions on the financing of the project.
(b) It was agreed to recommend to Council that the Budget and Policy Framework be amended to include this project in the capital programme.