PLACE25 0121 - Request to purchase 50 Woodlea Grove, Armthorpe, DN3 2HW – 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached property 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
Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities decided to approve the purchase and repair of 50 Woodlea Grove, Armthorpe, DN3 2HW on 07/08/2025. The decision supports the acquisition programme by utilising available funds to provide additional housing. The purchase price is £155,000 with estimated repair costs between £24,000 and £26,000.
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To support the proposal for the purchase and repair of 50 Woodlea Grove, Armthorpe, DN3 2HW.
The purchase price is £155,000 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.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 7 Aug 2025 |