Decision details
Future Use of the Houghton Lodge Site, Ampthill
Decision Maker: EXECUTIVE
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To authorise the Director of Community Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Assets and Housing Delivery, to consider the disposal options for the Houghton Lodge site and its disposal / development on commercial terms.
Decision:
That the future use of the Houghton Lodge Site, Ampthill be approved based on:
· a scheme to deliver high-quality downsizer accommodation for older people on the site;
· the exploration of other sites where the Council is intervening in the housing market, to consider the overall provision of affordable housing in the area; and
· the demolition of buildings on site once it is vacated to mitigate revenue expenditure and minimise opportunities for unauthorised use.
Report author: Andrew Gordon
Publication date: 07/02/2019
Date of decision: 05/02/2019
Decided at meeting: 05/02/2019 - EXECUTIVE
Effective from: 15/02/2019
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