Decision details
Cherwell District Council Allocations Scheme
PDF 36 KBDecision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To make minor amendments to the Housing Allocations Scheme.
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That the changes to the Housing Allocations Scheme as set out in the Annex to this decision notice be agreed.
Reasons for the decision:
It is important that the Council has up to date policies and procedures for its statutory and key service areas and it is important that they are legislatively and operationally sound. A periodic review of policies is therefore appropriate.
Alternative options considered:
The following
alternative options have been identified and rejected for the
reasons as set out below.
Option 1: Not bring make the changes to the Allocations Scheme.
This is rejected as it is important that the Council has Policies
that are up to date with legislation and can respond to current
challenges.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Corporate Priorities : Quality housing and place making;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Reason No Public Access: No
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Contact: Richard Smith, Head of Housing Email: richard.smith@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221640.
Publication date: 30/12/2025
Date of decision: 18/12/2025
Effective from: 07/01/2026
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