Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 2, 2025

Purpose: Approval to take transfer of the properties.

Content: The Cabinet: 1.1.   Approved the transfer of 28 properties on the Cricket Lane development from Persimmon Homes to the council and to note these will be accounted for on the council’s balance sheet as donated assets.   1.2.   Approved the use of these properties as social rented housing, to be allocated to applicants from Lichfield District Council’s housing register or referred by the homelessness team.   1.3.   Delegated authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Local Plan to finalise the terms of the transfer subject to agreement of the specification.   1.4.   Noted that Lichfield West Midlands Traded Services (LWM) will manage the properties on behalf of the council and in the short term, a budget neutral approach will be taken to the revenue implications.