02840b - Strangers Way Housing Development

Luton Council is working on behalf of Foxhall Homes Ltd who proposed to develop the land at Strangers Way for 48 dwellings with associated external works and infrastructure. The project involves the process of re-procuring a main contractor to complete all the outstanding works to the development. The proposal is vital to providing additional housing to meet Luton’s housing need as identified in the latest Local Plan 2011-2031. The proposal to deliver 30% affordable homes and 70% private units which offer a high standard of sustainable accommodation. Foxhall Homes Ltd. appointed a Contractor in November 2020 to develop the Stage 4 designs with the Stage 5 works commencing on site in January 2021. In March 2023, the appointed Contractor became insolvent and Foxhall Homes Ltd. terminated the Contractor's employment under the Building Contract in April 2023. Overall progress to date of each section summarised: • Section 1 Plots 24-32 85% complete • Section 2 Plots 10-23; 33-38 50% complete • Section 3 Plots 1-4 25% complete • Section 3 Plots 5-9; 40-48 40% complete The supplier shall be shall act as a Main Contractor responsible for the design and construction of all units, associated external works, and statutory services/connections, operating under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 incorporating Special Conditions.