Purpose

The Cabinet approved report SHAP/088 on 27 September 2023, to permit the disposal of the Council-owned land at Malthouse Road, and to lift the Restrictive Covenant on part of the land that is owned by the Hospice. Resolution b) of that report delegates the negotiation, approval and completion of all relevant legal documentation, to the Head of Strategic Housing, the Head of Corporate Finance and the Head of Governance, People and Performance, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and the Leader of the Council.

Decision

To dispose of the Council’s land interests in the Malthouse Road site in collaboration with the Hospice surrendering their lease and disposing of the combined land interests. The Head of Strategic Housing in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Finance and the Data & Democracy Manager in the interim on behalf of the Head of Governance, People & Performance, and in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Housing.

Alternative options considered

Through collaboration with St Catherine’s Hospice the disposal of the combined land interests results in a more marketable and developable site.