Issue details

Delivering new affordable housing on the former Waterton Road Junior and Infants School site

Seek Cabinet approval to enter into funding agreement (if successful) for Brownfield Land Release Fund and underwrite costs of the demolition and clearance using section 106 ring fenced affordable housing commuted sum money and capital borrowing. 

 

ID No: 1943/0124

 

Reason for amendment to date: More consultation time required.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/12/2023

Overview and Scrutiny: Regeneration and Communities - Chair, Cllr D Hunter;

Decision due: June 2024 by Cabinet

Contact: David Fowles, Housing Growth Manager Email: dfowles@wakefield.gov.uk Tel: 01924 306531.

Consultation process

Education Services have confirmed that the land is surplus to requirements. School has been closed for over 12 years so no requirement to consult the Department for Education.

 

Consultation will be required before the site is cleared due to proximity of surrounding houses and development proposals will be subject to the usual consultation required through the planning process.

Date First Included in Plan: January 2024

Reason for Removal: To be included in the Finance Quarterly Cabinet report following project brief and business case approval