Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose:

Content: That Cabinet:   a)       approve the Council entering into arrangements with Barratt David Wilson Homes (BDW) to purchase (for the consideration of £1) and maintain the Public Open Space within the Fernwood North development, subject to the Council securing:   i)     an appropriate contribution towards ongoing maintenance costs from BDW, subject to BDW successfully securing and legally executing an agreement with the Council, as the Local Planning Authority, a S106 Deed of Variation as detailed at paragraph 2.4 of the report and within Exempt Appendix A; and   ii)    completion of satisfactory due diligence by the Director - Communities & Environment, in consultation with the Street Scene Manager and Principal Legal Officer, on the Public Open Space extent, type, and phasing including in relation to the legal title to the land;   b)       approve the Council covering future maintenance revenue requirements, supplemented by and subject to the required ‘appropriate contribution’ details at a) i) above, as detailed in the Financial Implications section in Exempt Appendix A; and   c)        approve that delegated authority be given to the Council’s Director - Communities & Environment, in consultation with the Street Scene Manager, to secure the land transfer from BDW, including appropriate phasing and onboarding of the Public Open Space.