Decision

The Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention has decided to dispose of a site at 100 Kingston Lane to Worthing Homes for the development of affordable housing.

Analysis

outcome: The site will be disposed of to Worthing Homes, ensuring the provision of onsite affordable housing and sustainability measures.

summary: The decision involves the disposal of a site at 100 Kingston Lane to Worthing Homes and granting a 250 year lease for the development of affordable housing.

topline: The Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention has decided to dispose of a site at 100 Kingston Lane to Worthing Homes for the development of affordable housing.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to concerns about the impact on the local community and the decision to work with a specific Registered Provider.

affected_stakeholders: ["Adur District Council", "Worthing Homes", "Local residents", "Households in need of affordable housing"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties influencing the decision.

URL: https://democracy.adur-worthing.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1231

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Housing, Homelessness & Prevention (CLT)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: To dispose of the site at 100 Kingston Lane to Worthing Homes and grant a 250 year lease to Worthing Homes. The lease follows Heads of Terms being agreed and secured via a contract between Adur District Council and Worthing Homes, and has been subject to a valuation report confirming best consideration has been achieved by the Council. Working with a local Registered Provider secures onsite affordable housing. Worthing Homes are committed to high levels of sustainability, provision of accessible units and securing in excess of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. The council will retain 100% nomination rights of initial lets and allocation rights in perpetuity within this development. This supports households with an identified housing need active on the council's housing register. Council development of the site was considered to not be a viable option.   Disposal of the site to a private developer was also considered but not progressed as it could lead to reduced onsite affordable housing.  

Date of Decision: July 1, 2025