Purpose

To seek approval to submit a planning application for four new industrial units at Hill Crest Park in Calverton owned by Gedling Borough Council.

Decision

THAT the Leader of the Council:
1.Approves the submission of a planning application for four new industrial units at Hill Crest Park, Calverton.
2.Authorises the Property Services Manager to approve and submit the planning application material.

Reasons for the decision

To allow the Council to submit a planning application for the development of 4 new industrial units at Hill Crest subject to funding.

Alternative options considered

Officers have considered not submitting a planning application until there is a provisional allocation of funding. However, this would delay the delivery of the scheme and put pressure on accelerating the project timetable to catch up.
In the event of the funding application not being successful the Council will look to alternative funding options as they become available. A secured planning approval provides a critical component for project delivery.