Decision details

The report will provide updates on housing development projects, acquisitions and disposals across Lewes District.

(Key decision):

(1) To note the progress of the housing delivery programme, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report, and evolving New Homes Principles.

(2) To note the pressures on budgets in maintaining the existing social housing stock in the current market economy.

(3) To approve an increase to the total budget allocation within the capacity of the existing HRA Capital Programme of up to £4.7m for the purchase and development of land and assets at Peacehaven Golf and Fitness in accordance with Appendix 2 (Exempt), subject to planning, contract, valuation, and full due diligence.

(4) To approve a new budget allocation within the capacity of the existing HRA Capital Programme of up to £1.6m for the development of land and assets at Broyle Close, Ringmer, to be taken through the Modular Housing Framework, in accordance with Appendix 3 (Exempt), subject to contract, valuation, and full due diligence.

(5) To approve £150k within the capacity of the existing HRA Capital Programme (2023/24) in order to capitalise costs associated with securing planning permission for the Phase 1 Garage Infills Programme.

(6) To authorise the Assistant Director – Property and Development, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Performance (S151 Officer) and Lead Member for Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building, to progress recommendations (3), (4) and (5) in the report and to conclude them including the approval and implementation of all processes and procedures, negotiation and agreement of terms, award of contract(s), and authorising the execution of all related documentation.