Decision details

This report seeks to gain approval from the Portfolio Holder for the adoption of a local lettings policy for the allocation of properties on new developments in the borough.

That the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Well-being:
a)Approves the Local Lettings Policy for the initial allocation of new build properties when it is requested by the relevant registered provider; and
b)Delegates authorisation to adopt and implement the Local Lettings Policy on individual new build developments to the Service Manager for Development and Economic Regeneration.

a)To aid a more equitable allocation of scarce resources and also assist in the creation of thriving and sustainable communities.
b)To enable the Service Manager for Development and Economic Regeneration to work efficiently with our registered providers to allocate new homes in a prompt and equitable manner.

Not to have a local lettings policy for the allocation of new build properties.
The risk here is that if the standard housing allocations policy was followed then the properties would be allocated to applicants in this highest band on the housing register, which may see a disproportionate level of vulnerability and need, and would also limit the opportunities for those applicants with high medical needs in band 2 to be considered for properties.