Decision details

The Executive considered a report seeking approval, in principle, to the use of the Council’s Compulsory Purchase (CPO) powers to facilitate the delivery of phases 2 and 3 within the wider development of SG1.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the in principle use of compulsory purchase powers, pursuant to section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990  and section 13 Local Government Act 1976 be approved, to acquire the land, property and rights shown within the Red Line Area set out in Figure 1, Paragraph 4.1.2. of the report.

2.          That Officers be requested to begin the necessary preparatory work for the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers, including:

(i)         the appointment of Land Referencing Agents;

(ii)        the service of requisitions on landowners (where appropriate);

(iii)       the preparation of Statement of Reasons; and

(iv)      all other necessary documentation.

3.          That it be noted that Compulsory Purchase powers should only be used as a matter of last resort and that Officers will use all reasonable endeavours to assemble the land required to support the SG1 development by agreement, and that it be further noted that, if it is not possible to assemble the land by agreement, then a resolution for the use of Compulsory Purchase Powers, supported by the relevant justification and Statement of Reasons, will be presented to a future meeting of the Executive.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.