Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 22, 2025

Purpose: Award report for the main works contract to deliver Phase 1 of the Regeneration Plan for Crystal Palace Park and the s106 heritage works.

Content: That   1.  Approval be given to award the works contract for the main works relating to the Crystal Palace Park Regeneration scheme to the first placed bidder as set out in the Part 2 report;   2.  Alternatively, approval be given to award the works contract to the second placed bidder if the award to the first placed bidder does not proceed as set out in the Part 2 report; this decision to be delegated to the Assistant Director of Culture & Regeneration should the need arise.   3.  Approve be given to the increase to the Capital Budget from £26,815,000 to £27,702,284, to reflect the increase in the capital receipt from the land disposal as set out in September 2023 (Report no: HPR2024/045A) and the additional grants received to help to fund the Regeneration Plan works.  Noting that this funding can only be used for the Regeneration Plan of Crystal Place Park, as set out in the Planning Application.   4.  Approval be given to apply for and accept grants for the Regeneration Plan works.   5.  That authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate Services to authorise the Appropriation for Planning Purposes the land in Crystal Palace known as Rockhill's and Sydenham Villas which have outline planning consent for residential dwellings, shown in the aerial image at Appendix A of the addendum report.   6.  That authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate Services to sign and execute all legal documentation in relation to the appropriation and or ancillary thereto in the instance where officers are advised it is appropriate, pursuant to section 226 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.   7.  It be noted that there are no financial implications for these additional recommendations.