Decision details

This report seeks approval to establish a framework for:

a) innovative housing product built using modern methods of construction; and

b) development management services. The framework will be formed of a single provide and can be accessed by the tri-borough authorities.

1. That approval is given to establish a framework for innovative housing built using Modern Methods of Construction and associated development management services with City House Projects Limited as the single provider;

2. approval is given for expenditure of £50,000 with City House Projects Limited, to be funded from previously approved s106 budget, for professional services to undertake consultation, site investigation surveys, and design of the pilot site to RIBA stage C as set out in section 6 of the report;

3. a further Cabinet report be presented, following resident consultation and detailed development viability appraisal, setting out detailed development proposals for the pilot site and approval for further funding to proceed;

4. approval is given to use the SCAPE framework to appoint contractor for innovative housing built through the framework; and

5. it be noted that officers will review potential for additional development sites and report back to Cabinet with a detailed development and funding programme for future sites.