Decision details

New Build Update - Approval of the Contract for Gaddesden Row Site

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To approve the appointment of a Contractor to build 3 houses in West Dene, Gaddesden Row. To approve grant funding to Housing Associations using the Right to Buy receipts to part fund new affordable homes in the Borough.

 

Decision:

1.     That the main contract to construct 3 x social rented units at Land Adjacent 35-36 West Dene, Gaddesden Row be awarded to Modplan Building & Refurbishment Contractors Ltd.

2.     That the appropriation by the Housing Revenue Account of the General Fund land, set out in Part II of the report referenced MV2, for Council house new build purposes, be approved.

3.     That an increase to the grant funding payment to Thrive Homes from £1,417,000 to £1,512,883 (Increase of £95,883)  for a development known as Two Waters, Westside, London Road, Hemel Hempstead be approved

Report author: Fiona Williamson

Publication date: 18/10/2019

Date of decision: 15/10/2019

Decided at meeting: 15/10/2019 - Cabinet

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