Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: In June 2025 SCDC were approached by Hill to bid to acquire 136no. homes for Affordable Rent at the Marleigh development in Fen Ditton parish.   The site has received full planning consent, and the affordable homes available for acquisition meet the requirements of the signed S106 Agreement.   SCDC submitted a competitive tender bid to Hill in July 2025. The offer was caveated that it was subject to any outstanding planning matters and due political process.   Hill confirmed on 24 July 2025 that SCDC are the preferred bidder.

Content: Cabinet has approved the acquisition, authorising the Service Manager – Acquisitions and Development to proceed to contract with the developer (Hill).   Cabinet has approved the onward sale of the relevant Shared Ownership homes (83).