Decision details

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee held an extraordinary meeting on 28 February 2024 to consider the Call-In request and took evidence from the Councillors who requested the Call-In, The Portfolio Holders for Resources & Personnel Policy and Housing. Further information was given by the Head of Economic Development & Asset Management.

On hearing the evidence and opinions presented, the Committee concluded that when the report was considered by Cabinet, the late submission of the Surveyor’s report did not allow for Members to be fully informed when reaching a decision on the item. It was stated that the potential cost of repair of Fishpond Cottage may not be viable when considering the details of the Surveyor’s report. Furthermore, the uncertainty regarding the potential grant from Homes England did not allow for Cabinet to be fully appraised of the financial outlay for the proposals leading to a lack of clarity in the report.

Members stated that they had considered the issues raised but were content to continue with the original decision taken on 6 February 2024.

RESOLVED that the production of six dwellings at the Farm Cottage site, as detailed in the report, be approved.

Reason

This was an opportunity to provide homes which would accommodate different people on the Council’s waiting list.