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To extend the existing Local Lettings Plan
covering first lets and all subsequent lets on 65 social rented
properties within the Regent Village development for an additional
12-month period (until 31st March 2027), to be reviewed by
Cheltenham Borough Council officers in January 2027 to
determine whether an extension or amendment to the LLP is
required.

Reasons for the decision

This decision has been taken on the three main
grounds. First, the Council recognises that this scheme covers the
first phase of the larger Elms Park (North West Cheltenham
strategic allocation), and thus it is crucial that a stable
community is created to ensure long-term community resilience.
Second, this Local Lettings Plan will enable officers to strike an
equitable and appropriate balance between meeting our housing needs
through Homeseeker Plus and creating resilient, mixed and balanced
communities. Third, officers recognise that the completions and
lettings of the social rented homes on this site have been delayed
compared to anticipated timelines, as such, officers deemed it
appropriate to extend the Local Lettings Plan on this scheme to
continue fostering a strong community in this location.
2 These grounds align closely with the objectives outlined within
the Council’s 2025- 2028 Corporate Plan and 2023-2028
Housing,Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, both of
which have a strong focus on creating strong, sustainable
communities that allow all residents to thrive

Alternative options considered

Officers considered the option of allowing the
existing Local Lettings Plan for Regents Village to
expire. However, owing to the relatively early stage of this
development (in terms of handovers and lettings), as well as the
risk of potentially undermining community cohesion at this key
stage
of neighbourhood building, officers felt as if this option would be
inappropriate, and, as such, this option has been rejected. This
approach aligns with the Council’s focus within Key Priority
2 of our 2025-2028 Corporate Plan on creating quality homes and
safe and strong communities, to help people feel safer and
improving our neighbourhoods and public spaces.