Issue - meetings

Report of Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Performance

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Zoe Nicholson

(Non-key decision):

To approve and adopt the New Homes Principles.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning, regarding the implementation of New Homes Principles, underpinning the council’s housing delivery programme.

The Cabinet thanked officers and commended the partnership work with Tenants of Lewes District (TOLD) in developing the principles.

It was suggested that the Local Government Association be approached over sharing the approach to other authorities through a case study.

The Chair commented that the Council would continue to engage in early discussions on section 106 agreements where possible, to influence and apply the proposed principles on developments.

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 19 September 2024 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendation in full. Councillor Brett, Chair of PPAC was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion and questions raised at that meeting.

Councillor Gauntlett, Leader of the Opposition, spoke in support of the proposals, and commented on the need to pressure central government on unbuilt planning areas.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

To approve and adopt the New Homes Principles.

Reason for decision:

To create a framework that supports in the design and delivery of new council housing.