PLACE25 0051 - Request to purchase 17 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, DN5 8EZ – 2Bedroom Semi-Detached property for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
March 26, 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 purchase and repair of 17 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, for £137,000 plus an estimated £24-26k for modernisation, as part of the Acquisitions Scheme to increase housing provision.
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Purpose
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Content
To support the proposal for the purchase and
repair of 17 Shakespeare Avenue, Sprotbrough, DN5 8EZ.
The purchase price is £137,000 and provisional inspections
have estimated the further investment costs to be in between
£24-26k 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.
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 | 26 Mar 2025 |