Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 4, 2026

Purpose: Bringing forward the Goldthorpe Housing Project Phase 2 following public consultation. 

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   (i)            Approves the final red line boundary (Appendix B) and concludes that the acquisition of the Order Land identified edged in red on the Order Map (“the Order Land”, Appendix C) to facilitate the carrying out of development (including Groundworks Plan, Appendix D), re-development and improvement on and in relation to the land, is likely to contribute to the achievement of the promotion and improvement of the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area;   (ii)          Approves the acceptance and draw down of the total funding package of £5.321M described in Section 3, and approval to accept any additional match funding by the Council’s Section 151 Officer in consultation with Executive Director of Growth and Sustainability, the Towns Deal Board and Council’s Capital Oversight Board;   (iii)         Agrees, subject to the considerations set out in this report, to a. the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (Order) pursuant to Section 226(1)   (a)  of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the acquisition of all land interests in the Order Land; and   (iv)         Authorises the Executive Director of Growth and Sustainability, to:   (a)  Appropriate for planning purposes all or any part of the Order Land pursuant to section 122 Local Government Act 1972 and section 227 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to facilitate delivery of the Goldthorpe Housing Project Phase 2 and to take all necessary steps to effect the appropriation of the relevant land for planning purposes (if required).   (b)  In consultation with the Head of Highways and Engineering and local members, be authorised to make an application to the Department for Transport for the permanent closure of highways required to facilitate development on the Order Land and to take all steps and make any other decisions ancillary or in relation thereto and to implement any such closure when granted.   (c)  Delegates final scheme approval and responsibility for the appointment of suitably qualified contractors, to the Executive Director of Growth and Sustainability following consultation with the Director of Finance.