Decision
Analysis
outcome: The procurement of a developer partner to implement the outline planning permission and deliver 230 new homes, as well as the requirement to deliver a minimum 30% affordable housing provision, has been approved.
summary: The decision involves procuring a developer to deliver 230 new homes on the Central Nursery and Flower Show Field site in Dunston Hill.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to procure a developer to deliver 230 new homes in Dunston Hill, including a minimum 30% affordable housing provision.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the disposal of an asset, transfer of responsibility for infrastructure works, and the development of new homes, which could impact local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Developers", "Council members"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://gateshead.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=891
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Consideration was given to a report which sought Cabinet approval to procure a developer to deliver the Central Nursey and Flower Show Field site, Dunston Hill. RESOLVED (i) The procurement of a developer partner who will implement the outline planning permission and deliver 230 new homes, be approved; and (ii) The requirement to deliver a minimum 30% affordable housing provision which will be sold directly to the Council at a pre-determined price, be approved. The above decision has been made for the following reasons: (i) To dispose of an asset and realise a capital receipt (ii) To transfer the responsibility of the Strategic Infrastructure Works (iii) To enable development of 230 new homes in Gateshead (iv) To secure 69 new affordable homes for the HRA
Date of Decision: November 19, 2024