Decision details

To note progress to date on bringing forward new community facilities at Plot 18 and to approve delivery arrangements

Council officers provided a verbal response to the issues raised by the deputation at the meeting and agreed to respond in writing as well.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the current position in relation to the delivery of new homes and a range of new community facilities at Plot 18 of the Aylesbury regeneration programme be noted as follows:

·  Outline consent for the redevelopment of the site was granted in August 2015

·  Cabinet approved the submission of a detailed scheme for Plot 18 for planning consent in October 2015

·  Detailed reserved matters planning consent was granted in December 2016

·  Cabinet approved the funding package for the delivery of Plot 18 in February 2017

·  An application has been submitted to amend the consented tenure mix for Plot 18 in line with the revised tenure mix reported to cabinet in May 2017

·  Vacant possession of 300-313 Missenden and the blue huts was achieved in March 2016 and demolition was completed in June 2017

·  The council has successfully acquired 2 resident leasehold properties within 57-76 Northchurch by agreement and successfully rehoused 13 households on a secure tenancy

·  Initial service diversion works have commenced and will be completed in 2018

·  The council is continuing to negotiate with all 3 remaining leaseholders within 57-76 Northchurch with the intention to acquire these remaining interests by agreement. 

2.  That a Compulsory Purchase Order under Section 226 (1)(a) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 is made for all land and rights within the area of land identified within the plan at Appendix 2 of the report for the purposes of securing the delivery of new homes and community facilities on the site in line with the existing planning consent and thereby securing the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate in line with the adopted Aylesbury Area Action Plan.

3.  That it be noted that an update report on further progress towards obtaining vacant possession of the site will be brought to cabinet before a Compulsory Purchase Order is made.