Decision - New Home for Neighbourhoods - Rotherfield Crescent

(1)            That the Housing & New Homes Committee note the options and associated risks presented in paras 4.1-4.2. of the report.

(2)            That the Housing & New Homes Committee agrees Option 1 as amended and approves:

i.         The proposed scheme of four new council homes at Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton under the New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme;

ii    The procurement of a development partner and professional services for the delivery of the project and give delegated authority to the Executive Director, Environment, Economy and Culture in consultation with the Executive Director, Finance and Resources to award the contract following completion of the procurement process;

iii    The scheme rent levels at 37.5% of Living Wage rents for 3 bed properties and 27.5% living wage rents for the 2 bed property, in line with the New Homes Rent Policy;

(3)      That the Housing and New Homes Committee recommend to Policy, Resources & Growth Committee to:

iv    Appropriate the Rotherfield Crescent former garages site for planning purposes and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture to appropriate for housing once the development is complete.