Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with a report on potential sites that have been identified for possible development of residential properties and asked to agree the inclusion of these sites into a programme for future development dependant on funding availability via the HRA Capital Programme and the use of one-for-one Right to Buy receipts.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree the bringing forward of the 14 new infill sites for residential development in addition to the remaining sites agreed by Cabinet under Minute 53 (13 November 2012) as listed in the report, subject to further feasibility and planning work to determine the number of new units and funding arrangements and consultation with relevant Ward Members;

(ii)  Agree that the sites at Sugden Way, Mellish Close, Naseby Road and Woodward Road be used as Temporary Housing sites, subject to further feasibility and planning work to determine the number of units and funding arrangements;

(iii)  Agree to cease the letting of garages on the infill sites listed in the report with immediate effect;

(iv)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Homes, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Finance and Investment, the Director of Law and Governance and the Cabinet Members for Finance and Regeneration, to agree terms and detailed financial cost plans and procure the design, consultancy and related services and works necessary to realise the developments proposed in the report, and to award and enter into all necessary and appropriate contracts and documentation to realise each scheme;

(v)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Growth and Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Regeneration, to determine the prioritisation of the 14 sites listed in the report and the remaining sites from the November 2012 report taking into account factors such as the outcome of public consultation, the likely delivery timescales and funding availability;

(vi)  Approve the commencement of further capacity studies and concept design work for the former Weighbridge site adjacent to the Goresbrook Leisure Park and note that a further report will be presented to Cabinet to decide on the final development options;

(vii)  Approve the commencement of further capacity studies and concept design work for the Transport for London owned Gale Street site adjacent to Becontree Station with a view to acquiring the site for residential development and note that a further report will be presented to Cabinet to approve the terms, development parameters, delivery options and funding proposals;

(viii)  Agree, in principle, to the site at 90 Stour Road being included into the Becontree Heath Master plan delivery proposals, subject to advice on procurement and further study on the implications for the adjacent HRA residential units and note that a further report will be presented to Cabinet for final approval;

(ix)  Approve the commencement of high level concept design development work for the current Royal British Legion site in Rectory Road including a full study of the options for inclusion of the adjacent Council owned car parks and housing sites with a further report being presented to Cabinet for final approval; and

(x)  Agree to funding being included within the HRA Capital budget from 2016/17 onwards for the named HRA sites.