Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c94-84fa-7143-a73a-15a17c4ee78f/pin-affordable-housing-development-proposal-in-bracknell-forest-74-76-binfield pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pin. Affordable Housing Development proposal in Bracknell Forest, 74-76 Binfield Road [Bracknell Forest Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bracknell-forest-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £100,000 Published 8 Dec 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Introduction BFC is seeking interest in a proposal to transfer surplus council-owned land at 74-76 Binfield Road (RG42 2AR) to a Registered Provider (RP). It is proposed that offers over £100k will be invited for the freehold to enable a new development of 4 bed family homes for rent and meet a critical shortage of these homes in the area. ### Site description The total site area of the combined sites edged red on the site plan (74 and 76 Binfield Road) is approximately 1850 sq m. Planning permission was granted for the demolition of the existing buildings on 14 September 2022 (a copy is available on the planning portal under reference 22/00090/DEM) and the buildings are in the process of being demolished to slab level. This work will be completed before the site is transferred. ### Relevant planning history and policy The previous use of 76 Binfield Road as an office would have fallen within B1(a) of the Use Classes Order (this would now fall within the much broader class E). There is no evidence of planning consent for this use being granted, but this use had existed for in excess of 10 years prior to the demolition of the buildings. The previous use of 74 Binfield Road was as part of the adjoining adult services site and was used as short and medium stay residential facilities for adults with learning disabilities, which falls within use class C2 (residential institution). The proposed residential use would be within use class C3 and whilst there have been no discussions with the planning service, given the site comprises previously developed land within the defined settlement boundary, it is believed that the principle of redevelopment of the entire site for this use would be acceptable. The site is located within a predominantly residential area, with a petrol station to the North-West and adjacent to the existing access point. The site is located within 5km of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA and within 2km of an SSSI. ### Other Terms Subject to satisfactory interest from RPs the Council will be seeking offers in excess of £100k for the freehold, and on the basis of the following; - The site is to be developed for affordable four bed family homes for rent. Higher priority will be given to bidders who are able to offer properties for rent at social rent, rather than affordable rent. - Nomination rights to be granted to BFC in perpetuity - The contract will be subject to the purchaser achieving a planning consent for their chosen scheme within a reasonable timeframe (to be agreed with the successful provider prior to contracts being exchanged). - The homes must be delivered and made available for occupation within 2 years of completion of the sale (which will occur after the grant of planning consent). For the avoidance of doubt, no offer below £100k will be considered Additional information: As at today's date the relevant contributions are as follows, but will need to be verified at the point of the application • A development of 100% affordable housing on the site will attract CIL social housing relief. • SANG contributions payable would be a £ £3088 per unit for affordable dwellings • SAMMS contributions would total £1,021 per unit for 4 bed units • There may be other s106 costs to be determined at the application state, which will depend on the detail of the scheme. For example SUDs monitoring fee, Traffic Regulation Order or Biodiversity Net Gain. ### Access and parking The site adjoins the publicly adopted highway to the south side on Binfield Road. Access into the site was historically via the adult services site to the rear, but has more recently been through a single point onto Binfield Road. Whilst this access point has not been regularised as part of previous planning applications for parking at the site, this has been the only access for in excess of ten years. Access to the site will need to be improved to make it suitable for the proposed redevelopment as the current access is not wide enough for easy two-way movements. The site is opposite a junction and adjoins a petrol station therefore careful consideration will be needed as to how to gain access to the newly developed properties. It is thought that a large number of new access points onto Binfield Road would most likely not be acceptable. ### Biodiversity There are various trees on the site, which will need to be considered as part of any application. No tree survey is available and the purchaser will need to make their own investigations in relation to this. The previous buildings hosted a bat roost which has been relocated to a tree within the site. As part of the consent to demolish the previous buildings, a licence for development works affecting bats was obtained from Natural England. A copy can be supplied on request and the purchaser will need to continue to comply with the terms of this licence. ### Utilities Utilities are in the process of being disconnected as part of the demolition programme. The services will be disconnected prior to the sale and information on any known locations will be passed to the purchaser for information. The purchaser will however need to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves as to the location of services and the capacity of services for the new development. Please complete the questionnaire attached to the portal advert. All information pertaining to this PIN is published on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) [sebp.due-north.com](https://sebp.due-north.com/) Providers must register to ensure they receive updates and information pertaining to this PIN. This notice is not a call for competition. The Council and/or any of its advisers reserve the right to contact any interested parties who notify the Council of its interest Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/67146b3e-2841-4d06-ad71-bfa4f02e93d5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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