Allocations for East View Scheme

Allocations Policy Document

Dear Radwinter Parish Council,

The S106 scheme at East View built by Linden Homes and Chelmer Housing Partnership is well underway and nearing completion.  As the Parish Council is aware, a local lettings agreement was made between Radwinter PC and Uttlesford District Council that residents of Radwinter would have first refusal on all affordable homes for the first and subsequent lets.  I am writing to you today on behalf of the Housing Allocations team to highlight the Council's Allocations Policy and how local residents might register their interest to the Council for a property.  It would be most helpful if the Parish Council is able to publicise this policy and encourage local residents interested or in housing need to apply

Residents of Radwinter who would like to be considered for a property on the East View scheme should register at www.Homeoption.org or speak to a member of the housing Options/homeless prevention team on 01799 510 510.  The housing allocation policy has 4 bandings (A- C &E). Bands A-C are for residents with a strong housing need due to illness, mobility, age or overcrowding or single residents aged over 35 years old.  Residents in Band E are those living with homes with shared facilities or who are single and aged below 35 years.  (The age differentiation is due to the changes to housing benefit).  

In addition, residents living in private rented housing who spend more than 35% of their income are eligible to apply.  The agreement with Uttlesford District Council is that all residents with a strong connection to Radwinter will be considered for the new 8 affordable rented homes. Residents interested in the 4 shared ownership properties should apply to the Help to Buy website (https://www.helptobuyese.org.uk/) whereby their application will be assessed on their financial status.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if anything is unclear or I can be of further assistance.

Best wishes,

Stephanie

Stephanie Baxter BA (Hons), PgDip (Housing)

Housing Enabling Officer

Uttlesford District Council

London Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 4ER

01799 510 633

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