Local Letting Plan - Catchems End Bewdley

Scheme Name

Catchems End Bewdley

Landlord

BluePine Living

Does a S.106 agreement apply to this scheme?

Yes

Full Address (as advertised)

Bewdley DY12 1DX and 1DT

Number, Size, Type and Tenure of units

Shared Ownership - 7 units
5 x 2 bedroom 3 person house, 60 sq.m
2 x 3 bedroom 4 person house, 75 sq.m

Social Rent - 13 units
4 x 1 bedroom 2 person maisonette, 48sq.m
5 x 2 bedroom 3 person house, 60 sq.m
3 x 3 bedroom 4 person house, 86 sq.m
1 x 4 bedroom 6 person house, 108 sq.m

Reasons for developing an LLP (including evidence where relevant)

In the first instance all applicants must meet the requirements of Wyre Forest District Council allocations policy on the Councils Choice Based Letting scheme housing register, currently Home Choice Plus.

The Local Lettings Plan will ensure that initially 100% of nominations for the rented properties will be allocated in line with this LLP and the Councils allocations policy. Subsequently a minimum of 75% of the social housing properties must be for applicants and meet the requirements of Wyre Forest District Councils allocations policy via the housing register, currently Home Choice Plus.

All applicants are to be in housing need and unable to afford appropriate housing for either sale or rent, on the open market and therefore meet the required eligibility and affordability criteria. These properties are subject to a local connection criterion as per the Councils Allocation Policy.

BluePine Living will also carry out Pre-Tenancy Assessments and affordability checks in accordance with their Allocation Policy.

Aims and Objectives of LLP

To achieve a sustainable and cohesive community to ensure tenancy sustainability; in doing so, contributing to making the area an even better place to live, work and visit.

This will ensure a balanced and sustainable community by selecting a diverse mix of applicants from the housing waiting list.

Ensure that current and future residents feel safe and content in their homes and make the best use of housing stock.

Reduce unnecessary turnover and potential refusals of properties and to give opportunities to those who are making community contributions but have restricted housing options.

To meet the housing needs of households ensuring the prevention of future management problems on site.

Ensure that the introduction of new households in the community aligns smoothly with the existing community.

Ensure that the needs of the local and wider community are reflected in the new development.

Are any allocation restrictions proposed in terms of Home Choice Plus bandings?

Yes

Details: Aim to allocate 20% of the properties to residents who qualify for additional waiting time through making community contributions.

Are any allocation restrictions proposed in terms of numbers of household members to be allocated to family sized properties?

No

Are any allocation restrictions proposed in terms of ages of children?

No

Is it proposed to advertise any properties for priority to Transfer applicants?

Blue Pine does not currently have any other housing stock within the WFDC area and therefore there are no eligible households already in social housing tenancies with Blue Pine.

Are any other restrictions outside of the Home Choice Plus allocations policy proposed?

• Ensure background checks are carried out on all applicants with a criminal history.
• Landlord references may be required for all non-transfer applicants from their previous landlord.
• That the housing shall be affordable in relation to the individual tenant’s income and earnings.
• Any nomination from Wyre Forest District Council must fall in line with the criteria outlined in this Local Lettings Plan.

Shared ownership properties

All applications for this form of housing must register on Home Choice Plus (or replacement housing register)

Date of LLP

October 

Date of review against objectives

Review every 3 years on anniversary of date of LLP (above)

Conformity monitoring to take place annually

Duration of Local Lettings Plan

First and subsequent relets for a period of three years

Approved by (Name and position) Wyre Forest District Council

Barbara Sarbinowska
Housing Manger

Date: 8 October 2025

Approved by (Name and position) BDHT

Yasmin Ameen
Head of Housing

Date: 1 October 2025