To seek direction on the future use of the Houghton Lodge site, Ampthill.

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.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Assets and Housing Delivery setting out a proposed direction on the future of the Houghton Lodge site in Ampthill.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to redevelop the Houghton Lodge site in Ampthill.

RESOLVED

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.

The decision was unanimous.