Consultation
Public consultation was undertaken as part of the Statutory
Planning process for the new homes at this scheme.
Sustainability
The development of this site will be guided by the Local Planning
Authority in accordance with approved planning and development
guidance. This will seek to achieve a development of a quality
that’s sets the highest architectural standards. In addition,
the new housing stock will be up to current Building Regulations
and will provide high quality living accommodation that will be
energy efficient and sustainable contributing to reduced living
costs and better quality of life to the new Council tenants. All of
which contributes to the aims of the Environmental Policy for
Sandwell.
The construction of the scheme will be managed by Housing
Partnerships Team and delivered by the selected contractor secured
through competitive tender. The construction and development costs
associated with the project will be met from within the Housing
Revenue.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/01/2023
Decision due: 5 Jan 2023 by Director Regeneration and Growth
Contact: Connor Robinson Email: connor1_robinson@sandwell.gov.uk.
Implications: Resources: Land/building - This land will require appropriation from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account otherwise the correct accounting treatment of council assets may not be undertaken. The appropriation valuation provided for the site after reclamation and the highway built is £xxx subject to any adjustments for the HRAs contribution to those costs. Whilst there are no direct links to the Corporate Landlord Strategy the scheme helps bring forward undeveloped land supporting council demand for new housing. The completed properties will be managed within existing resources from within the HRA. Legal and Governance: There are no specific immediate legal or statutory implications arising from the proposal outlined in this report. However, on-going legal implications regarding the development of land or property will be addressed fully in accordance with legal requirements. Risk: There are no known risks by taking this action to appropriate the land for the new h