Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Planning Portfolio Holder

Councillor T Gillard resumed his attendance for the remainder of the meeting.

The Planning and Infrastructure Portfolio Holder presented the report to members, outlining the benefit of the features of the First Homes scheme and highlighting the interim policy statement in respect of eligibility criteria.

Members felt that this would be a welcome initiative, which would enable people to buy their first home.

It was moved by Councillor K Merrie, seconded by Councillor R Bayliss and

RESOLVED THAT:

(i)            Consultation be carried out on the interim policy statement in respect of first homes as set out at Appendix B of the report .

(ii)           The outcome of the consultation be reported to a future meeting of Cabinet for consideration.

Reason for Decision:

To outline the benefit of the features of the First Homes scheme and to establish an interim policy statement in respect of eligibility criteria