Leeds Road, Harrogate - North Yorkshire County Council

egime Chevin Housing Association was unable to progress with the projects
making this approach no longer an option.
The proposal being outlined seeks to redirect the second homes money to partially
fund the structural and refurbishment works which are essential to bring 35 Leeds
Road to a habitable condition for relet. In addition this maintains the original
intention of the allocation.
3.0 PROPOSAL
3.1 The scheme would comprise 5 one bedroom, self contained units with communal
space and an office. Working with Chevin Housing Association, one of our
framework partners for delivering Extra Care, outline plans have been developed to
bring this building up to standard and as energy efficient as possible.
3.2 Indicative scheme costs have been prepared by Chevin Housing Association and
the total, subject to tender, is £379k. The majority of this would be funded internally
by Chevin (£278k) and the balance by redirection monies previously approved by
Executive from the Second Homes Fund to Chevin (£101k).
For the scheme to be financially viable the proposal requires the site be transferred
to Chevin HA at nil consideration on the condition the properties are available for
affordable rent. An allocations panel would ensure the County Council’s eligibility
criteria was applied and the nomination rights determined by NYCC.
3.3 This will result in rents of approx £83.61 per unit, per week and a weekly service
charge of £25.00 per unit, per week. The rents will fall within the affordable rent
levels for housing benefit purposes. Each unit will be separately metered enabling
tenants to be responsible for their own utility bills, thus maximising the opportunity
for independence.
3.4 The support will be provided by an appropriate support provider. The selection of a
support provider, appropriate commissioning model and the service specification will
be set in train to meet the timetable of the scheme development, subject to
Executive approval.
4.0 PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS
4.1 This proposal provides;
• More options for people with complex needs to find a housing solution within
North Yorkshire to be nearer networks of parents and carers.
• More people to live in their own home in the community and exercise choice and
control over their accommodation and management of their finances
5.0 POLICY IMPLICATIONS
5.1 This proposal meets the challenges in delivering supported housing in line with the
objectives within the Strategic Commissioning for Independence, Well-being and
Choice (2007-2022).
5.2 The North Yorkshire Community Plan 2011-14 sets out three key priorities, one of
which is protecting and supporting vulnerable people. The plan specifically focuses
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