Decision details

To approve the appointment of AFA Special Projects Ltd for the role of Employers Agent, Cost Consultants, Clerk of Works and Principal Designer (CDM Regulations 2015) for the proposed development of 24 New Street/Knapp Road (developer led land and bu

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Reasons for the decision:

To appoint the consultants required to support the delivery of the new build development at Knapp Road/New Street.

Alternative options considered:

Not to award the contract – rejected on the basis that the site was brought to CBC/CBH via an introduction from AFA Special Projects. Should AFA not be appointed, the affordable homes on the site would be secured by another RP.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The proposed development site at Knapp Road/New Street has been discussed with CBC/CBH officers (via OWG and SHDG) and with the Cabinet Member for Housing.

 

The proposal for CBC to secure this site is supported on the basis that it will provide 13 x social rented homes therefore meeting local housing need, and regenerate a key site in the town centre.

Contact: Paul Jones, Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) 01242 264365 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 03/08/2021

Date of decision: 29/07/2021

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