Decision details

New Cherwell District Council Housing Allocations Scheme

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the Housing Allocations Scheme for consultation and Oxford's unmet need changes

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)            That the commencement of public consultation on the reviewed and amended Housing Allocations Scheme be approved.

 

(2)            That changes to the previously agreed approach of allocating properties that are delivered through Oxford's Unmet Housing Need, whereby Cherwell District Council would allocate properties and administer the applications, be approved to enable discussions and a potential agreement with Oxford City Council to progress and it be noted that the revised approach is reflected in the new draft policy.

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings;

Corporate Priorities : Housing that meets your needs;

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: Nicola Riley, Assistant Director Wellbeing & Housing Email: nicola.riley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221724, Richard Smith, Head of Housing Email: richard.smith@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221640.

Report author: Nicola Riley, Richard Smith

Publication date: 09/07/2024

Date of decision: 08/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 08/07/2024 - Executive

Effective from: 16/07/2024

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