Castles and Coasts LLPs

Local Letting Policy 1

PROPERTIES COVERED BY POLICY

  • Former Shotley Bridge Hospital site

CRITERIA

  • Castles and Coasts will first offer the property to an eligible applicant within the sub-area of the parishes of Blackhill, Benfieldside, Consett North and Ebchester.
  • If there are no suitable applicants within the sub-district after 6 weeks, then eligible applicants within the former district of Derwentside will be shortlisted next in turn.
  • After a further 6 weeks, all suitable applicants (including those from outside of County Durham) will be considered.

The following definition is in place regarding eligibility for the above 'local connection' requirement- in line with the section 106 planning agreement: -

When an applicant or member of the applicant’s household (who is to be rehoused with the applicant):

  • Lives in the stated area or has previously lived in that area for 6 months

And/or

  • Has an essential need to live close to a family member living in the stated area (resident for a minimum of 6 months);

And/or

  • Is permanently employed within the area. This is defined in line with DKO policy as in continuous full or part time work* in the area for at least 12 months prior to the date of application. Part time work means a minimum of 2 full days per week.

EFFECTIVE DATE

  • 2008

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Local Letting Policy 2

PROPERTIES COVERED BY POLICY

  • Land at the rear of Greenfields, Cotherstone - now Fitzhugh Court

CRITERIA

  • Castles and Coasts will first offer the property to an eligible applicant within the parish of Cotherstone.
  • If there are no suitable applicants within the sub-district after 4 weeks, then eligible applicants within related parishes - Hunderthwaite, Ronaldkirk and Lartington.

The following definition is in place regarding eligibility for the above 'local connection' requirement- in line with the section 106 planning agreement: -

When an applicant or member of the applicant’s household (who is to be rehoused with the applicant):

  • Lives in the stated area for 2 years

And/or

  • Has an essential need to live close to a family member living in the stated area (resident for a minimum of 2 years);

And/or

  • Is permanently employed within the area or has a permanent offer of employment. This is defined in line with DKO policy as in continuous full or part time work* in the area. Part time work means a minimum of 2 full days per week.

EFFECTIVE DATE

  • 1992

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