Decision Maker: Overview & Scrutiny Panel, Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/07/2021
Lead officer: Dr Hannah Scott
Notice of decision: 14/04/2021
Anticipated restriction: Open
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/07/2021
Wards affected: Eastcliff Ward; Viking Ward;
Lead officer: Jasmin Vickers
Notice of decision: 08/04/2021
Anticipated restriction: Open
18 Albert Street is a grade 2 listed building. It was previously occupied as a shared ownership property, with the council owning a share. The previous occupants, who owned the remaining share were responsible, under the terms of the sharing arrangement for the maintenance of the building.
The property is in very poor condition, as detailed in the report, with high estimated costs of refurbishment.
The property is also poorly laid out, with accommodation over 3 floors, connected by a narrow and winding staircase. The kitchen and bathroom are extremely small and there is now outside amenity space. For these reasons it is not considered suitable for retention as part of the council’s rented housing stock.
There is a specific requirement on the council to ensure that any disposals of vacant dwellings are at a market value. It is therefore recommended that the council test the market by disposing of the property at auction.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 17/06/2021
Wards affected: Central Harbour Ward;
Lead officer: Bob Porter
Notice of decision: 30/03/2021
Anticipated restriction: Open