Decision details

Haddonfield - Local Lettings Scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Haddonfield Estate.

Decision:

 

 

 

1.  That  the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Haddonfield Estate where 50% of the properties will be allocated to existing council tenants within the local area be approved.

 

2.  That the further criteria applied to tenants of the local lettings scheme be noted:

 

  i.  The local area is defined as tenants on the immediate estate where the development is located and the nearby estate:

 

-  Haddonfield Estate

-  Nearby blocks and street properties.

 

  ii.  Rent arrears of less than four weeks or £50 if claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of offer.

 

  iii.  Households can only move upon successful completion of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the councils published allocation scheme.

 

  iv.  Only households assessed in a housing need (bands 1-3) will be allocated a property through the local lettings scheme. Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands and priority stars in accordance with our published allocations scheme.

 

  v.  Requests for additional bedrooms above the assessed need will not be considered unless there is a medical grounds confirmed through the Housing Solutions medical assessment. Equally households will not be permitted to move into the new homes if the property is below their assessed bed need, creating a situation of overcrowding.

 

Publication date: 24/06/2022

Date of decision: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 02/07/2022

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