Decision details

Agree to additional funding and seek delegated authority to progress the planning and build stages of the Lee Street development

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

In June 2018 the Executive approved proceeding to submit a planning application for 4 x 1-bedroom bungalows. The design of the scheme has been revised in line with recommendations from Planning Committee, and the scheme has been financially re-appraised. Permission is sought to increase the budgetary envelope, proceed to planning, tender (subject to planning consent being granted), and enter into a build contract with the successful contractor.

Decision:

1.     The updated capital scheme forecast including the allocation of a further £234,000 Section 106 funding be accepted and approved.

 

2.     The Head of Housing be authorised in consultation with the:

·       Head of Finance

·       Head of Legal and Governance

·       Executive Member for Housing & Benefits

·       Executive Member for Finance

·       Executive Member for Investment and Companies

 

a)    To enter into a contract to build with the recommended contractor (further to a successful outcome at Planning Committee and a compliant tender process), subject to a planning consent being granted and costs falling within the approved capital budget detailed within the exempt report in Part 2 of the agenda.

b)    To appoint and enter into contracts (as required) with any remaining

consultants or suppliers to allow the contract to progress to completion.

 

3.     The Head of Housing be authorised in consultation with the:

·       Head of Legal & Governance

·       Executive Member for Housing & Benefits

·       Executive Member for Finance

·       Executive Member for Investment and Companies

 

a)    To enter any Easements, Licences, Covenants or Wayleaves relating to the development.

b)    Complete Party Wall agreements as required on the development

c)     Authorise new leases granted or entered into by the Council on this development.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Corporate Priorities : A great place to live and work.;

Wards Affected: Horley West and Sidlow;

Contact: Penny Craig, Senior Development Manager Email: Penny.Craig@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276548.

Report author: Penny Craig

Publication date: 02/03/2020

Date of decision: 27/02/2020

Decided at meeting: 27/02/2020 - Executive

Effective from: 11/03/2020

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