Decision details

To receive an update and take any further decisions on the proposed redevelopment plans for the Tower and Ashbourne Houses site, including any proposals for Compulsory Purchase Orders.

(a)  That it be agreed in principle to make a Compulsory Purchase Order (a CPO) for the acquisition of land and rights within the area edged red on the draft plan entitled "Area to be referenced for Proposed (Tower and Ashbourne) Compulsory Purchase Order 2018";

(b)  That authority be given to the Director of Regeneration, following consultation with the Cabinet member for Corporate Finance & Housing to authorise officers to begin preparatory work to use its compulsory purchase powers, including serving requisitions on landowners and appointing land referencing agents to thoroughly investigate all land interests, the preparation of a Statement of Reasons and all other necessary documentation;

(c)  That a further report would come forward to the Cabinet recommending the making of a CPO, if necessary, in relation to specific land;

(d)  That it be noted that a scheme for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Site to deliver in the region of 195 units (the Scheme) will continue to be designed with the intention of full planning permission being applied for later in 2018;

(e)  That the CPO stages set out at section 6 of the report be noted.