This application proposes a deed of variation to a section 106 agreement to alter the affordable housing tenures and requirements previously approved for a residential and office development.

Full Proposal

Application for deed of variation to S106 agreement pursuant to planning permission ref: 19/02840/FUL (Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a part 6 and part 7 storey building to provide 51 residential flats (Use Class C3) with amenity space at 5th floor level, and erection of a separate 4 storey office building (Use Class B1(a)), together with provision of cycle stores, car parking spaces, refuse/recycling stores, landscaping and new pedestrian links) granted on 13.03.2020. Amendment sought: Replacement of the agreed Social Rent and Shared Ownership tenures with Affordable Rent capped at the applicable Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates; conversion of the 5 Shared Ownership units to Affordable Rent; provision for initial occupation by Assured Shorthold Tenancies; and removal/amendment of the requirement for transfer to a Registered Provider.