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0011 2023/24
04/07/2023
Regeneration & Planning
Parr
Local Lettings Policy for new Affordable Rent units at Fleet Lane, Parr
To approve a Local Lettings Policy for new build Affordable rent accommodation at Fleet Lane, Parr.
To seek approval for a Local Lettings Policy that will ensure the best use of affordable housing units in the locality where they have been built. The Local Lettings Policy sets out the allocations criteria for the new units at Fleet Lane, Parr for an initial period of 12 months.
Jigsaw Hones are bringing forward a new build housing development in Fleet Lane within the Parr ward. 25 of these units of accommodation will be delivered as Affordable Rent tenure. A Local Lettings Policy (LLP) is required as a scheme-specific amendment to the Housing Allocations Scheme. The attached LLP once approved will see preference for the houses and apartments given to applicants on the following basis to ensure a balanced community and sustainable neighbourhood whilst increasing the economic diversity within the community. Houses 4 of the 9 houses will be allocated to applicants who are in full or part time employment, education or training 5 of the 9 houses will be allocated to applicants in accordance with the Housing Allocations Policy Apartments 8 apartments (50%) will be offered to applicants who are in full or part time employment, education or training 8 apartments (50%) will be allocated to applicants in accordance with the Housing Allocations Policy The above preference will allow for a mix of applicants including those in employment, education or training, to access affordable accommodation in this area who may otherwise not be available to these categories of person. This is consistent with the purpose of Local Lettings Policies to ensure the needs of that locality are met. Section 166A(6)(B) of the Housing Act 1996 enables housing authorities to allocate particular accommodation to people of a particular description, whether or not they fall within reasonable preference categories, provided that overall the authority is able to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of section 166A(3). This is the statutory basis for local lettings policies which may be used to achieve a wide variety of housing management and policy objectives. Consultation has taken place with the Ward Councillors in Parr in respect of the Local Lettings Policy. The Policy will run for an initial period of 12 months commencing from first allocations in June/July 2023. After this period, the LLP will be reviewed by Jigsaw Homes in consultation with the Council, local residents and Ward Members.
Approval of the proposed local lettings policy will allow local people to benefit from the new housing and ensure a mixed community from first allocation.
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