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.

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.