PLACE25 0014 - Request to purchase 15 Blue Bell Court, Blaxton, DN9 3BD - 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached 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 proposal, the Executive Director approved the purchase and repair of 15 Blue Bell Court, Blaxton, DN9 3BD, a 3-bedroom semi-detached property, for £165,000 plus an estimated £24,000-£26,000 in repair costs, via the Acquisitions Scheme.
Full council record
Purpose
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Content
To support the proposal for the purchase and
repair of 15 Blue Bell Court, Blaxton, DN9 3BD.
The purchase price is £165,000 and provisional inspections
have estimated the further investment costs to be in between
£24,000 - £26,000 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 |