Decision details

Decision details

Decision to enter into a contract for architectural services with Original Field Architects in relation to Phase 2 of the Northfield Hostel housing development site.

Decision Maker: Executive Director (Development)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To appoint Original Field architects to develop the design and secure Reserved Matters Planning permission for the Northfield 10 (Northfield phase 2) to deliver 10 affordable homes as part of the Northfields development in the HRA.

Decision:

To authorise entering into a contract for architectural services in the reserved matters stage of planning in preprationto undertake this development project (as above). The budget envelope for the project has been provided at annual February Council budget setting meetings. The value of the contract is £13,650.00.

Reasons for the decision:

To deliver 10 affordable new homes – which supports the Council's strategy and priority of providing more affordable housing. This initiative contributes to the City Council's affordable homes delivery programme.

Alternative options considered:

If the Council does not proceed with appointing architects for the design of Northfields 10 the Council would be unable to deliver it directly as outlined in the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Progressing this site as 100% affordable has a Homes England requirement in the grant application for Northfield Phase 1.

Publication date: 22/01/2025

Date of decision: 22/01/2025

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