URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2698

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To update the Executive on the outcome of the Fareham Housing Right-Sizing Policy consultation and seek approval for adoption.   The Fareham Housing Right-Sizing policy has been drafted to encourage Fareham Borough Council tenants to move in instances where they are under-occupying larger properties or disabled adapted homes they no longer require.  It sets out the process and support for anyone wishing to move to smaller accommodation or housing without adaptations.  The scheme is voluntary for households and there is no requirement for anyone to move if they do not wish to do so.   At its meeting of 7 July 2025, the Executive approved the policy for 6 weeks public consultation.  This report summarises the outcome of the consultation and requests the adoption of the policy.

Content: To update the Executive on the outcome of the Fareham Housing Right-Sizing Policy consultation and seek approval for adoption.   The Fareham Housing Right-Sizing policy has been drafted to encourage Fareham Borough Council tenants to move in instances where they are under-occupying larger properties or disabled adapted homes they no longer require.  It sets out the process and support for anyone wishing to move to smaller accommodation or housing without adaptations.  The scheme is voluntary for households and there is no requirement for anyone to move if they do not wish to do so.   At its meeting of 7 July 2025, the Executive approved the policy for 6 weeks public consultation.  This report summarises the outcome of the consultation and requests the adoption of the policy. RESOLVED that the Executive:   (a)  notes the outcome of the consultation;   (b)  agrees that the Fareham Housing Right-Sizing Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the report, be adopted; and   (c)  agrees to delegate authority to make minor amendments needed, such as in response to future updates to Government guidance or corrections, to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.

Date of Decision: October 2, 2025