Decision details

To consider the report of the Leader, Clean Growth and Development seeking approval to advertise the intention to dispose of land at Redbridge Wharf Park to Network Rail. Network Rail has obtained planning permission for change of use of the Council’s land from open space and landscaping into operational railway use and construction of new railway sidings and associated works.

(i)  To approve the advertising of the intention to dispose of land at Redbridge Wharf Park in accordance with statutory requirements.

(ii)  To report any objections received back to Cabinet for a final decision.

(iii)  In the event of no objections being received to delegate authority to Service Lead Capital Assets, following consultation with the Director of Finance & Commercialisation and Director of Legal and Governance, to agree detailed terms and conditions and to take any other actions required to give effect to this decision.

To facilitate Network Rail’s Southampton Freight Train Lengthening (SFTL) Project.

Do nothing. Network Rail would be unable to extend the sidings at Redbridge needed to accommodate 775m long trains without having to do so through the  arrival and departure line.