Decision details

To seek approval to work collaboratively with Michael Shanly Homes (MSH) and its subsidiaries regarding the comprehensive redevelopment of the Slough Fire Station area including authority to make and implement a Compulsory Purchase Order of required third party land.

(a)  That it be noted that the council exchanged in December 2016 on the conditional acquisition of Stoke Wharf builder merchants from Travis Perkins Plc for the existing industrial use value with anticipated completion in June 2017;

(b)  That having received no objections in response to notices made in the local newspaper, to reaffirm the decision to grant of an option to SUR in regards to part of the Public Open Space at Bowyer Playing Fields;

(c)  That the decision be reaffirmed to delegate authority to the Interim Strategic Director of Housing, Regeneration and Resources, following consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing & Urban Renewal and the Leader of the Council, to negotiate an SBC option over any potential Private Rented Sector (“PRS”) units promoted within the scheme; and

(d)  To note that a report will be presented to Cabinet towards the end of 2017 that clarified the design and tenure mix and would seek approval to dispose of the site on the basis of a best value valuation.