Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek
Executive approval to demolish the existing community room, former
staff accommodation and garage ahead of approval of a full business
case for the scheme at Parkhurst Fields to deliver a development
with a net gain of sustainable homes to meet local housing
need.

Content

The Executive RESOLVED to approve:
 

    
I.       
The demolition of the existing Community Room with a
First Floor Flat and garage together with works associated with
implementation of the planning consent in advance of submission of
a full business case for the scheme.

   
II.       
The allocation of an £120k budget from
reserves to commission consultant services and demolition
contractor to demolish the existing property and associated works
to implement the planning consent. This budget allocation will be
included within financial viability appraisal that will accompany
the business case and full project budget request for the new build
scheme when it is bought forward.

 
III.       
To delegate authority to the Executive Head of Legal
and Democratic Services to approve the final form of any legal
agreements associated the demolition of existing property and
implementation of the planning permission.

 
IV.       
To delegate authority to the Strategic Director
(Place) to enter
into any related contractual documentation relating to this
stage of this project.

  
V.       
To delegate authority to the Strategic Director
(Place) to enter into any ancillary agreements related to the
project provided
that these are within the allocated budget.