Decision details

The Housing Service Manager – Business Planning and Strategy submitted a report providing an update on the negotiations in respect of an owner occupied property at 2 Westwood Avenue and to make recommendations as to how these negotiations should be concluded in order to facilitate the re-development of the site.

Further to Minute No. 161 (2014/15), negotiations had taken place with the owner of 2 Westwood Avenue for the property to be demolished. The owner had agreed to this in principle and the level of compensation had been provisionally agreed. The alternative option to pursue compulsory purchase was considered be a longer and more costly process and so was not recommended.

*RESOLVED -

That the Business Planning and Strategy Manager be authorised to make a final conditional offer to the owner occupier of 2 Westwood Avenue in accordance with the Heads of Terms set out at paragraph 4.6 of the report.

REASONS FOR DECISION

To facilitate the demolition of 10 vacant council owned properties at Westwood Avenue at the earliest opportunity in order to re-develop the site for new affordable housing.

To contribute to delivering the Council’s Vision and Council Plan objective, to improve the quality of life for local people.

To maintain and improve the condition of housing (in all tenures) and its environment.

To contribute to the aims of the Housing Strategy and deliver the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.