Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to progress the in-principle disposal of the playing field land at Oasis Academy John Williams and Oasis Academy New Oak, Hengrove to deliver a mixed-use development of new homes and school provision.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1. (7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention)  To Authorise the Executive Director for Growth & Regeneration, in consultation with Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, the S151 Officer, and the Executive Director for Children and Education, to agree terms for a Landowners Agreement with Oasis Community Learning for the disposal of land, subject to a satisfactory response from the Secretary of State for Education regarding the disposal of playing fields and a full business case being agreed.   2. (7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention)  To Authorise Officers to work with Oasis Community Learning to progress with soft market testing that provides indicative detail on the financial implications of disposing of said land to a developer, including the likely cost of construction and any residual land value.   3. (7 for, 0 against, 1 abstention)  That prior to a decision being taken to enter into a Development Agreement and dispose of the land, a Full Business Case is agreed by the Executive Director for Growth & Regeneration, in consultation with Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, the S151 Officer, and the Executive Director for Children and Education.