Issue details
Approval to proceed with guidance on new rent levels
PDF 80 KBNote the contents of the report and authorise officers to notify developers and Registered Providers of the agreed affordable housing rental values to be utilised as Planning Applications come in for new schemes.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/02/2017
Decision due: 2 May 17 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Performance
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: Mark Baigent, (Interim Divisional Director, Housing and Regeneration) Email: mark.baigent@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Lead Member for Strategic Development has been consulted and the principles conveyed to Registered Providers and other invited guested at the official launch of the TH Housing Strategy on the 7th December 2016. The report was also considered by DMT on 16th January 2016.
Both Finance and Legal Departments will be consulted before a final decision is made.
The Tower Hamlets Housing Forum (THHF) will be updated on the agreed figures.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: No
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: London Living Rent weekly rent figures by ward. Equality Analysis Quality Assurance Checklist.
Decisions
- 04/05/2017 - Approval to proceed with guidance on new rent levels
Agenda items
- 02/05/2017 - Cabinet Approval to proceed with guidance on new rent levels 02/05/2017