Decision details

To update on the First Homes Pilot, approval to publish the First Homes technical note and delegate authority to officers to authorise First Homes applications.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approves the publication of the First Homes Technical Note (including local connection criteria) as an appendix to the Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 2022;

2.    Approves the implementation of a fee charging system to cover administration costs for initial and subsequent sale of First Homes; and

3.    Delegates authority to the Head of Strategic Housing, Sustainability and Climate Change, and Group Leader Strategic Housing and Growth to approve First Homes sales, and review and adjust local eligibility criteria as required.