Eastleigh Borough Council Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel Meeting

There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.

It was AGREED -

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 29 June 2023 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There was no public participation on this occasion.

The Chair wished everyone a happy and restful summer break.

There were no updates from Task and Finish Groups.

The Senior Business Planning Officer introduced the report and explained that the SPD will be published for 8 weeks consultation from 24 July to 18 September 2023 in accordance with the adopted Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).

The Chair requested a member briefing on the viability of affordable housing schemes (how the maximum provision of affordable housing can be achieved without comprising development viability and how we judge it, as both a developer and LPA).

RESOLVED –

That the Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel provided comments on the consultation draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as part of the consultation process.

The Senior DFG and Housing Enforcement Officer introduced the report and outlined the approach in the strategy. Yearly statistics will be produced in order to ensure an understanding of long-term empty properties.

RESOLVED –

That the Policy and Performance Scrutiny Panel considered and commented on the updated Empty Homes Strategy 2023 (appendix 1).

The Panel considered the Forward Plan of Key Decisions.

It was AGREED that the report be noted.

Panel members considered their Work Programme.

Members requested an update on Strategic Land at a future meeting.

It was AGREED that the Work Programme be noted.