DECISION

1.    To approve the use of a development partnership approach for delivering the HAP Regeneration Scheme, subject to:

a.    Requesting officers explore options to increase the social housing element to 50% or higher.

2.    To note the indicative programme in the report for procuring a developer partner

3.    To Note the expected commencement of the scheme’s buy-back programme in February/March 2023 and issuing of an initial demolition notice to suspend the right to buy, approval for both elements was granted by Cabinet in Dec 2021.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

Director Of Housing (K.Swift)

Councillor Kabir Ahmed (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding) introduced the report that presented the delivery options for the Harriott, Apsley & Pattison House (HAP) Regeneration Scheme and recommended the scheme be progressed under a development partnership agreement. Councillor Ahmed summarised several alternative delivery models and why they had not been recommended.

Karen Swift, Director of Housing, Rupert Brandon, Head of Housing Supply and James Walsh, Regeneration and new build coordinator, provided further detail. They explained how the current delivery model had been assessed as the most attractive option, which would be further developed before a report on the tender process would come back to Cabinet in 2024.

In response to questions from Cabinet members, Karen, Rupert and James provided more information on

·         The different tenure and unit mix proposed.

·         How the Council has engaged with residents on the estates and how it would support tenants and leaseholders in the transition.

·         The decanting process and options for affected residents to secure properties in the new development. It was noted properties would be allocated based on housing need.

·         Options for lower income residents to attain homes. It was noted that high service charges on private developments sometimes made it difficult for residents to afford shared ownership. LBTH service charges are lower, which is expected to make them more affordable for residents in the scheme.

The Mayor welcomed the report, in particular the engagement with and support from affected residents, the proposal to apply 10 per cent social value weighting and how the scheme would deliver more large family homes. In addition, he asked that officers seek provision for

·         an increase the supply of social rented homes to 50 per cent or above; and

·         a standalone community centre/mosque.

The Mayor asked for a separate note to explain actions being taken to address these requests.

The recommendations were amended and then approved.

RESOLVED:

1.    To approve the use of a development partnership approach for delivering the HAP Regeneration Scheme, subject to:

a.    Requesting officers explore options to increase the social housing element to 50% or higher.

2.    To note the indicative programme in the report for procuring a developer partner

3.    To Note the expected commencement of the scheme’s buy-back programme in February/March 2023 and issuing of an initial demolition notice to suspend the right to buy, approval for both elements was granted by Cabinet in Dec 2021.