1) To bring an additional plot into a lettable condition so that it can be legitimately occupied, increasing tenant capacity and letting income potential.
2) To significantly reduce the risk of further rubbish accumulation associated with vacant/uninhabitable plots (plot 5 has recently been cleared).
3) Due to further unexpected vandalism the extent of work needed at the Pembridge site has increased since the original survey which informed the scope of Project 1. All 6 plots are now known to be in need of modernisation, rather than the 2 plots previously intended. There is insufficient funding within the Project 1 budget to address all 6 plots, and a high risk that vandalism and rubbish accumulation will continue if only 2 plots are modernised leaving 4 nearby plots vacant and uninhabitable. A future project with sufficient funding to refurbish and let all 6 plots would be expected to represent greater value for money and a more robust use of funds.
4) Unauthorised encampments at Pembridge are currently preventing progression of the work at this site, and it is not at this stage clear when this work would be able to proceed.
5) Pembridge is expected to see investment during 2021/22 in 4 brand new traveller sites on a separate area as set out in (d) of the cabinet report (Project 2).