Decision details

Englishcombe Lane Supported Housing Scheme Interim Funding

Decision Maker: Director of Capital & Housing Delivery

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Proposed new build development on Land at Englishcombe Lane, BATH - a social rented supported housing scheme consisting of 16.no homes composed of 1, 2 and 3 bed accommodation. The proposal forms part of the B&NES Homes Programme. The land is owned by B&NES, is allocated in the Local Plan for Housing and was formerly leased for grazing. The Council has secured planning consent for the proposed development and the interim funding of £310,000 released by this decision will enable the consented scheme to progressed whilst a final decision is made.

Decision:

To release Interim Funding of £310,000 to enable the project to progress pending a Cabinet Decision to allocate full project budget.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Releasing Interim Funding
Option 2 - Placing the Project on Hold

Publication date: 09/07/2025

Date of decision: 03/06/2025