Canklow Regeneration Update
- powerpoint by Uzma Sattar/Chris Brown
Minutes:
UzmaSattar gave a powerpoint presentation as follows:-
- ADF Spatial Masterplanning – prioritised Canklow as an area of high intervention - Castle Avenue, Warden Street and small section of Canklow Road
- Development Framework commissioned to illustrate how the redevelopment of the sites could be achieved
- Development Phase 1 – 71 houses developed in partnership with South Yorkshire Housing Association
- Key Issues
o Unsustainable in its current form
o Identified as priority area in terms of community safety, neighbourhood management and regeneration
o Significant investment required
o Stock condition survey findings non decency and high proportions failing the housing Health and Safety Rating Standard
o 23% void properties
o Domination of private rented housing
- Options for Castle Avenue/Warden Street
(1) Investment and improved management
o Retention of properties
o £2.9M – public money
o Requires landlords and commercial property owners to invest
(2) Partial demolition and redevelopment
o Demolition of 88 properties
o Estimated cost of £5.4M
o Build 70-90 new homes
o Programme of improvement and investment still required
(3) Demolition and redevelopment
o Demolition of 105 properties including businesses and residential properties
o Build approximately 110 new homes
o Creates sustainable solution for Canklow
o Phased demolition programme
- Community and Stakeholder Consultation
o Project management group
o Community consultation – 3 public events
o Ward Members
o Local businesses
- Housing Market Issues
o Failing housing market in Canklow
o Comprehensive engagement with owner occupiers and landlords – support equates to acquisition potential of 80% of the properties
o RSL engagement and support
o Mortgagees in possession
- Rehousing Issues
o Housing needs have been identified
o Rehousing options:-
Shared ownership
Intermediate rental properties
Relocation assistance loans
Relocation to RMBC or RSL tenancy
- Resources
o Budget £31.M 2008/11 secured
o Bridge £3.5M funding gap
TSY Board discussion
Growth status £9.6M could be utilised
o Clearance costs/reimbursement from land receipt (if sold)
o JVC proposal
- Next Steps
o Cabinet Member – decision
o Communicate preferred option
o Agree comprehensive Neighbourhood Management Plan with service providers
o 1:1 meetings with residents to discuss relocation
o Authorise and instruct EDS Valuation Team
o Commence detailed work on redevelopment proposals
o Urgent discussions with TSY and other funders