Purpose

This delegated decision relates
to the acquisition of Plot 3 and forms part of the strategic site
assembly for the regeneration project at Dinnington. It is
recommended that the purchase is approved.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

Date of Decision:

24th April 2024

Title:

Purchase of Plot 3, Dinnington, as part of
Strategic Land Assembly for the Market Site Regeneration
Project

Decision Maker:
(Including Job
Title)

Simon Moss, Assistant Director, Regeneration
and Environment

Specific Delegation:
(If any)

Cabinet 07/08/2023 – Minute No. 39 / 4
– Approved that the Assistant Director for Planning,
Regeneration and Transport be authorised to negotiate and agree the
acquisition by agreement of the property interests at exempt
Appendix 1, in consultation with the Council’s Section 151
Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy.

Brief Description of
Decision:

Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration,
and Transport to approve purchase of Plot 3 as part of strategic
land assembly in Dinnington town centre. The delegation of Cabinet
on 7th August 2023, as quoted above, be exercised.
 

Reasons for the Decision:

Property required for redevelopment
scheme.
 

Details of alternative options
considered and rejected:

Option 1, the recommended approach, is to purchase by
agreement.
 
Option 2 pursues compulsory purchase to secure acquisition.
Approval to explore the use of compulsory purchase powers was
secured at Cabinet in August 2023. However, as required by
Government guidance, acquisition by negotiation rather than the use
of Compulsory Purchase powers is always preferable. This option can
be dismissed in favour of acquisition by agreement.
 
A
do nothing option would see the Council unable to deliver on its
ambitious plans for the regeneration of Dinnington town
centre.
 

Conflicts of interest declared by any
Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to
the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

None
 

Reports or parts of reports
considered

None

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to Purchase of Plot 3,
Dinnington, as part of Strategic Land Assembly for the Market Site
Regeneration Project
 
Signed by the
Decision Maker  
Signed by the Decision
Maker  
Dated: 24th April, 2024
 
Name: Simon
Moss                              
Job Title: Assistant Director,
Regeneration & Transport