Agenda item

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and the Green Environment outlining a proposal relating to the regeneration of Townhill Park. 

DECISION MADE: (CAB 22/23 35446)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and the

Green Environment, having considered the amendment to the report,

Cabinet agreed the following:

Since this paper was drafted, the Council has now completed the

purchase of 77 Rowlands Walk and now has vacant possession of the

property.  Completion took place on 20th October 2022.  The amount paid

was equal to the level of the independent valuation referred to in this

report.  However, we wish to continue with the recommendation that the

Council seeks a Compulsory Purchase Order with a view to ensuring we

can purchase the remaining leasehold interest in the Rowlands Walk

blocks.

(i)  To approve making a compulsory purchase order pursuant to section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 13(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 for the acquisition of land and rights for the purposes of securing the regeneration and redevelopment of land within Plot 9 comprising the demolition of the Rowlands Walk blocks and the erection of new housing accommodation.

(ii)  To authorise the Executive Director for Communities, Culture and

    Homes following consultation with the Director of Legal and

    Business Services to carry out the functions set out in (c), (d), (g)    and to authorise the Director for Legal and Business Services to    carry out the functions set out in (a), (b), (e) and (f) below:

a.  To take all steps to secure the making, confirmation, and implementation of the Compulsory Purchase Order (“Order”) including the publication and service of all notices and the promotion of the Council’s case at any public inquiry;

b.  To make any amendments, deletions or additions to the land identified in this report to be subject to the Order (“Order Land”) as to include and describe all interests in land and rights required to facilitate the carrying out of the redevelopment and regeneration of Plot 9 of Townhill Park;

c.  To identify and acquire interests and new rights required to facilitate delivery of the redevelopment and regeneration of Plot 9 Townhill Park either by agreement or compulsorily pursuant to the Order including conduct of negotiations, making provision for the payment of compensation;

d.  To negotiate, agree terms and enter into agreements with interested parties including the withdrawal of objections to the Order and/or undertakings not to enforce the Order on specified terms, including where appropriate removing land or rights from the Order, making provision for the payment of compensation and/or relocation;

e.  In the event the Order is confirmed by the Secretary of State, to advertise and give notice of confirmation and thereafter to take all steps to implement the Order;

f.  To take all steps in relation to any legal proceedings relating to the Order including defending or settling claims referred to the Lands Tribunal and/or applications to the courts and any appeals; and

g.  To retain and/or appoint external professional advisers and consultants to assist in facilitating the promotion, confirmation and implementation of the Order, the settlement of compensation and any other claims or disputes.