Decision details

To seek approval to work collaboratively with Michael Shanly Homes (MSH) 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 delivery of this project, which fulfils several One Public Estate objectives, has been identified as a priority at a corporate management level.

(b)  That delegated authority be given to the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources (or their successor) to enter into a Compulsory Purchase Order Indemnity Agreement (CPOIA) and if necessary, a development agreement with MSH (and any other relevant third party) prior to undertaking any preparatory works in respect of the CPO.

(c)  That the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources (or their successor) be authorised to take all necessary steps to secure the making, submission, confirmation and implementation of a CPO to acquire any third party proprietary interests within the Slough Fire Station Area site (see Appendix 1)

(d)  That the Interim Strategic Director Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to issue all relevant notices and certificates in connection with the making, confirmation and implementation of any CPO.

(e)  That the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to acquire third party proprietary interests by private treaty negotiation.

(f)  That the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to dispose of any third party proprietary interests acquired pursuant to the CPO to MSH in accordance with terms to be agreed.

(g)  That the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to make General Vesting Declarations (GVDs) under the Compulsory Purchase ( Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 and/or to serve notices to treat and notices of entry (if required) following confirmation of a CPO by the Secretary of State;

(h)  That the Interim Strategic Director of Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to issue and serve any warrants to obtain possession of property acquired by the Council following the execution of a GVD or service of a notice of entry if it was considered appropriate to do so.

(i)  That delegated authority be given to the Interim Strategic Director of Housing, Regeneration and Resources to work with MSH and the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority to facilitate the regeneration of this gateway site.