Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2024

Purpose:

Content: That 1)  The sale of the Rockhills and Sydenham Villas sites in Crystal Palace Park to Bidder No. 7 detailed in Part 2 of this Report be approved and authority delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing, to finalise the terms of the sale and purchase in order to proceed to a formal completion of the sale. 2)  If the sale to Bidder 7 cannot proceed, the sale of the Rockhills and Sydenham Villas sites in Crystal Palace Park to Bidder No. 4 as identified in the Part 2 Report be approved. 3)  Authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Legal Services to sign, execute and enter into the sale and purchase agreement and transfer deed and any other ancillary legal documentation relating thereto in connection to the sale of the Rockhills and Sydenham Villas sites. 4)  Authority be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to enter into a grant agreement with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the Crystal Palace Park grant funded scheme. 5)  Authority be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration to deal with any other matters arising from the National Lottery Grant Agreement or the disposal of the residential lands that may arise. 6)  The appointment for 2 FTE Staff to be funded from the capital receipt for a 2-year fixed term contract to support the development and ensuring Grampian conditions are delivered be approved.