Purpose

To consider the options for the redevelopment of the Cartmel, Coniston and Langdale blocks, Stanhope Parade and the Children’s Centre on the Regents Park Estate.

Decision

RESOLVED –

THAT, having considered the results of the Options Appraisal set out at Appendix 2 of the report and the results of the Equalities Impact Assessment at Appendix 6, and having had due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:-

(i)                 The recommendations in the Options Appraisal report at Appendix 2 of the report be approved and it be confirmed that Option 4 – full redevelopment of the Cartmel, Coniston and Langdale blocks, Stanhope Parade and the Children’s Centre – is approved as the Council’s preferred option (“preferred option”);

(ii)               Authority be delegated to the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity to undertake all operational actions necessary to progress and develop the preferred option, to include: 

•         developing the detailed Regeneration Strategy (including through undertaking wider consultation with local residents and incorporating a delivery route that secures the best outcomes for the Council) for subsequent consideration by Cabinet;

•         taking a formal decision to submit a hybrid planning application; and

•         progressing implementation of the Possession Strategy set out in Appendix 4, this to include use of Compulsory Purchase powers where appropriate (subject to compliance with all statutory requirements and formal decision making as required under the Constitution);

(iii)             An initial budget of £720,000 be approved to facilitate the actions referred to in resolution (ii) above, this to be funded in full by a contribution from the Euston Housing Delivery Group, and authority be delegated to the Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity following consultation with the Borough Solicitor, the Borough Section 151 Officer, and the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, acting in place of the Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment, to approve any subsequent budget changes sufficient to bring a full business case and Regeneration Strategy back to Cabinet;

(iv) The draft Re-housing Strategy, Local Lettings Plan, and Possession Strategy, in the form as set out in section 4 and Appendices 3 and 4 of the report, be approved; and

(v)               It be noted that the details of the scheme, including Regeneration Strategy setting out the detailed business plan and delivery route, will return to Cabinet for final consideration.