Allocations Policy Document
Dear
Radwinter Parish Council,
The
S106 scheme at East View built by Linden Homes and Chelmer Housing Partnership
is well underway and nearing completion. As the Parish Council is aware, a
local lettings agreement was made between Radwinter PC and Uttlesford District
Council that residents of Radwinter would have first refusal on all affordable
homes for the first and subsequent lets. I am writing to you today on
behalf of the Housing Allocations team to highlight the Council's Allocations
Policy and how local residents might register their interest to the Council for
a property. It would be most helpful if the Parish Council is able to
publicise this policy and encourage local residents interested or in housing
need to apply
Residents
of Radwinter who would like to be considered for a property on the East View
scheme should register at www.Homeoption.org or speak to a member of the housing
Options/homeless prevention team on 01799 510 510. The housing allocation
policy has 4 bandings (A- C &E). Bands A-C are for residents with a strong
housing need due to illness, mobility, age or overcrowding or single residents
aged over 35 years old. Residents in Band E are those living with homes
with shared facilities or who are single and aged below 35 years. (The
age differentiation is due to the changes to housing benefit).
In
addition, residents living in private rented housing who spend more than 35% of
their income are eligible to apply. The agreement with Uttlesford
District Council is that all residents with a strong connection to Radwinter
will be considered for the new 8 affordable rented homes. Residents interested
in the 4 shared ownership properties should apply to the Help to Buy website (https://www.helptobuyese.org.uk/)
whereby their application will be assessed on their financial status.
Please
do not hesitate to contact me if anything is unclear or I can be of further
assistance.
Best
wishes,
Stephanie
Stephanie
Baxter BA (Hons), PgDip (Housing)
Housing
Enabling Officer
Uttlesford
District Council
London
Road
Saffron
Walden
CB11
4ER
01799
510 633
Speaking
with Planning about building works or new development? Have you spoken with our
Building Control Service too? Our team can help you
meet Government-set Building Regulations for the safe design and
construction of buildings (including energy efficiency and access
requirements). Email them on building@uttlesford.gov.uk or
telephone 01799 510538, or look at our website www.uttlesford.gov.uk/buildingcontrol for
more information.
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