Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2024

Purpose:

Content: That The contents of this report be noted. It be noted that the recommended approach is to terminate the previously approved development proposals. The Executive decide not to start any further property acquisitions, whether by Private Treaty or by Compulsory Purchase, within the area of land encompassing Ethelbert Close and other areas collectively known as Churchill Quarter or Site G, edged red on the attached plan Appendix 1. That it be agreed to divest over time properties acquired for this purpose with sale by auction. It be agreed not to proceed with the purchase of 3 flats at Ethelbert Close should they not meet LAHF requirements, viability or suitability criteria and the Director of Housing, Planning Property and Regeneration be authorised to negotiate and complete terms for the purchases of up to 3 flats where they do meet the requirements and criteria. The Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration be authorised to sell by way of auction the vacant flats the details of which are set out in the Part 2 report where they do not meet the viability or suitability criteria. Authority be delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration to finalise terms of sale for the properties to be put into auction. Authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Legal Services to enter into all relevant legal agreements and any ancillary legal documentation relating to the disposal of properties.