Issue - meetings

To note the progress on the East Dulwich Estate regeneration scheme, and the need to amend elements of the 2005 Executive decision in the light of changed circumstances, to reimburse the Housing Investment Programme for expenditure already made on the scheme.

To agree in principle to the disposal of Badminton House and the Pytchley Road site and to approve the marketing and management strategy of void sales.

To also agree the inclusion of Whaddon House in the Hidden Homes programme and an alternative approach to the conversion of the drying rooms and new build proposals.

This item had not been circulated 5 clear days in advance of the meeting.  The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent as vacant possession of Badminton House had been achieved and there was now a security risk as the block, located in a prominent position had been subject to numerous break-ins and would be vulnerable to squatting as it now stood empty.  A prompt decision on the future of the block was required to secure both the council and neighbouring residents’ interests.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the progress on the East Dulwich Estate regeneration scheme and the need to amend elements of the 2005 Executive decision in the light of changed circumstances, to reimburse the Housing Investment Programme for expenditure already made on the scheme be noted.

2.  That in principle agreement be given to the disposal of Badminton House, including the commercial interests, to a third party, and detailed terms be considered at a later date.

3.  That in principle agreement be given to the disposal of the Pytchley Road site as a separate entity without planning consent, and detailed terms be considered at a later date.

4.  That the marketing and management strategy of the void sales be approved.

5.  That agreement be given to the inclusion of Whaddon House in the Hidden Homes programme.

6.  That agreement be given to an alternative approach to the conversion of the drying rooms as outlined at paragraph 24 of the report.

7.  That agreement be given to an alternative approach to the new build proposals as outlined at paragraph 26 to 29 of the report.

8.  That it be noted that the precise terms of disposal of any of the sites shall be subject to further cabinet approval where necessary.