PLACE25 0122 - Request to purchase 35 Ewood Drive, Cantley DN4 6AU – 1 bedroom bungalowproperty for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
August 7, 2025 Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities (Other) 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 to purchase and repair the one-bedroom bungalow at 35 Ewood Drive, Cantley DN4 6AU for £130,000 plus an estimated £15,000-£18,000 for modernisation, under the Acquisitions Scheme to address the demand for affordable rental properties.
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Purpose
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Content
To support the proposal for the purchase and
repair of 35 Ewood Drive, Cantley DN4 6AU.
The purchase price is £130,000 and provisional inspections
have estimated the further investment costs to be £15,000
– £18,000k 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. Whilst consideration has been
given to the Housing Needs Survey, property bidding data in this
instance has indicated a high demand for 3 bedroomed properties in
the area.
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 | 7 Aug 2025 |