In January 2024, 34 new 2 and 3 bed houses will be made available to applicants on the Housing Register. A Local Lettings Policy will be used for the first lets, this will ensure we maintain a balanced and sustainable community.
The following criteria will be applied
- 50% of new homes will be let to applicants where at least one member of the household is in employment (min 16 hours and long-term contract) or who is making a community contribution*
- 2 bedroom houses –a maximum of 50% of vacancies will be let to families with 2 children.
- 3 bedroom houses –a maximum of 50% of vacancies will be let to families with 3 dependent children. Due to the size of the homes, families with more than 3 dependent children will not be considered as eligible.
An applicant will not normally be considered if they or any other person included on their application
- has relevant unspent criminal convictions or
- has had enforcement action taken against them in respect of anti-social behaviour within the last 3 years or
- is unable to provide satisfactory references for accommodation they have resided in during the last 5 years.
* Community contribution is defined as an applicant or household member who does voluntary work for at least ten hours per month in Sutton in Ashfield and has done so for at least six months continuously
2 of the properties have extra adaptations and will be let outside of the above criteria.
