Decision details

(a)  That the masterplan set out in the Vision Document at Appendix One be agreed and North West Quadrant LLP’s (“the developer” or “NWQ LLP”) intention to proceed to prepare a hybrid planning application for the entire NWQ site, which was targeted to be submitted in Q1 2021 be noted;

(b)  That it be noted that the split hybrid planning application, explained in Section 5 of the report, would include outline proposals for the community site, with the intention that NWQ LLP would seek a flexible use approach to this part of the site on a parameters basis (subject to Local Planning Authority approval), in recognition that the intended use(s) would be informed by further business planning,

(c)  That a £50,000 budget be agreed to progress an options review and further business planning associated with the cultural/educational site. The output to be a costed business case assessing the preferred option for the mix, quantum and location of cultural uses in alignment with the evolving Regeneration Framework,

(d)  That delegated authority be given to the Council’s Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader, to agree the Business Plan for the NWQ project and agree and execute amendments to existing documents or supplemental documents which are required as a result of the proposed change of ownership of North West Quadrant LLP; and

(e)  That officers present an update to Cabinet in September 2020 on the outcome of the options review and business planning for the site noted as the “community” site, in the Masterplan.