Decision details

Affordable Housing Commuted Sum Dispute

Decision Maker: Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods))

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To present an update on the dispute including recommendations for seeking settlement.
Ask the Executive Member to agree to the recommended option.

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(i)           That the proposals to pursue legal action against the developer as necessary, including arrangements for the Assistant Director of Housing and Community Safety, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal & Governance to apply delegated powers to reach a final negotiation within the best interests of the Council be endorsed.

 

(ii)          That officers proceed to negotiate a settlement within the best possible interest of the Council for this long running dispute subject to the further formal approval of the Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods) and that the final settlement figure be formally presented at a future Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods) Decision Session.

 

Reason:  To protect the authority’s position in relation to developers honouring their obligations under Section 106 Agreements and ensure the authority maximises its position regarding commuted sums.

 

Report author: Tom Brittain

Publication date: 24/01/2017

Date of decision: 23/01/2017

Decided at meeting: 23/01/2017 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects

Effective from: 26/01/2017

Accompanying Documents:

 

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