Purpose

A Nominations Agreement for 15 affordable units at Lime Kiln, Northgate End, Limekiln Lane, Bishop’s Stortford (3/18/0432/FUL), has been devised between East Herts Council’s Housing Service, taking into account the views of Legal Services, and the relevant registered provider, Hightown Housing Association Limited.

The Nominations Agreement gives the council the right to nominate to 100% of first lets and 75% of subsequent lets of the social rent flats at Lime Kiln, numbered 1 to 15, although the fact that Hightown Housing Association chooses to let its relets through the council’s choice-based letting scheme, in all likelihood the council will have access to the vast majority, if not all, subsequent lettings. The document needs to be executed to come into effect.

Decision

That the Director for Place approves the execution of the Nominations Agreement with Hightown Housing Association for 15 affordable units (flats 1 – 15) at Lime Kiln, Northgate End, Limekiln Lane, Bishops Stortford (planning ref no: 3/18/0432/FUL).

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - To not agree the Nominations Agreement. NOT RECOMMENDED as this would be detrimental to the council’s rights, wishes and ability to nominate to the affordable housing secured at the scheme.
Option 2 - Agree the Nominations Agreement. RECOMMENDED so as to give the council access to first and subsequent lets.