Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations to declare the properties surplus and approve their sale were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the declaration of three properties as surplus to the current operational needs of the Council and the Housing Revenue Account, and the approval of their sale due to being dilapidated and not meeting modern housing standards.
topline: The Council has decided to declare three properties surplus and approve their sale due to not meeting modern housing standards.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the disposal of public assets and potential impact on local housing availability.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Housing Revenue Account", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3562
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: That Cabinet: 1) Declares the three properties (Flats 1,2 & 4 at 17 Frithwood Avenue, Northwood, HA6 3LY) surplus to the current operational needs of the Council and the Housing Revenue Account. 2) Approves the sale of the freehold interest and the three dilapidated properties which are currently not mortgageable. Reasons for decision The Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Property introduced a report and recommendations, which Cabinet agreed, to dispose of 3 flats in a larger building that did not meet modern housing standards. Alternative options considered and rejected Cabinet rejected options to sell, refurbish or retain the properties, as these offered poor value and carried risks of failed sales, ongoing deterioration and financial loss. Disposal was considered the best way to meet the Council's duty to maximise value from surplus assets. Relevant Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the Committee by 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Richard Mortimer Directorate Residents Services Classification Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
Date of Decision: July 23, 2026