Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 17, 2025

Purpose: To seek delegated approval for the making of a compulsory purchase order in relation to an empty property for the purpose of bringing it back into use and to seek permission for all relevant expenditure

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Economy and Place, which sought approval of a Compulsory Purchase Order relating to a property in the Borough of Rochdale, utilising powers granted under Section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 for the acquisition of land for the purpose of providing housing. This power included the acquisition of empty properties where there appears to be no other prospect of those empty properties being brought back into use.   The Head of Strategic Housing (Property) and the Empty Property Team Lead were in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   The owner of the property in question had requested to attend this meeting with a representative, in order to address the Cabinet Members on this matter and to make representations. The Chair of the meeting had agreed to this request. However, the requestor did not attend the meeting.   Resolved that the recommendations outlined at points 2.1 – 2.4 of the report be agreed.   Reason for decision: As outlined at point 3.1 – 3.4 of the report.   Alternatives considered and rejected: As outlined at point 4.1 – 4.2 of the report.