Issue - meetings

To note the current position in relation to the delivery of the first development site at phase 1b/1c of the Aylesbury regeneration programme and to approve appropriation of land to planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of the development proposals for the area.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the current position in relation to the delivery of the First Development Site at Phase 1b/1c of the Aylesbury regeneration programme be noted:

·  Demolition of the vacant buildings within the site underway and well advanced

·  Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) inquiry concluded with just one statutory objector remaining and a Secretary of State decision is expected in due course

·  A detailed tender process for a principal contractor for the first package of development works on the FDS is now underway.

2.  That the area of council-owned land hatched black on the plan at Appendix 1 of the report be confirmed as no longer required for the purposes for which it is currently held and the appropriation of the land to planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of the development proposals for the area in accordance with section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), subject to compliance with the advertisement requirements of section 122(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

3.  That following completion of the appropriation at recommendation 2 above, the area of council-owned land hatched black on the plan at Appendix 1 of the report be confirmed as no longer required for planning purposes and the appropriation of the land to housing purposes in accordance with section 9 of the Housing Act 1985 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), subject to compliance with the advertisement requirements of section 122(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

4.  That the relevant cabinet members and ward councillors have regular meetings with Aylesbury estate residents on an ongoing basis.