PLACE25 0015 - Request to purchase 29 Broom Court, Crookesbroom Lane, Hatfield, DN7 6LG – 3 Bedroom Terraced property for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
February 13, 2025 Executive Director of Place (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to support the acquisition and repair of 29 Broom Court, Crookesbroom Lane, Hatfield, DN7 6LG, a 3-bedroom terraced property, for £115,000 plus an estimated £35,000+ for modernisation, via the Acquisitions Scheme to address the need for affordable rental properties.
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Purpose
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Content
To support the proposal for the purchase and
repair of 29 Broom Court, Crookesbroom Lane, Hatfield, DN7
6LG.
The purchase price is £115,000 and provisional inspections
have estimated the further investment costs to be in between
£35,000+ to ensure the property is fully modernised, and up
to standard.
Alternative options considered
Option 1 – Approve the property purchase
– (recommended option)
This option will support the acquisition programme by utilising
available funds to maximise the opportunity to provide additional
housing provision across the borough in line with the Housing Needs
Survey.
Option 2 - Do Nothing
This option would lose the opportunity to deploy approved funding
to help ease the demand for properties on the housing waiting
list.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 13 Feb 2025 |