Decision details

Cabinet Member approval sought for contractor procurement in respect of Parsons North.

1.            That this report be exempt from disclosure by virtue of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A Part 1, paragraph 3 (as amended), in that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

2.            That Cabinet Member for Finance Property and Corporate Services and the Cabinet Member for Housing gave:

·         Authorisation to spend for Enabling Works, as detailed in Section 9 of this report.

·         Approval of the award of a contract for Parsons North Pre Construction Services Agreement to the preferred bidder for the sum as detailed in the report.

·         Approval for the Executive Director Growth, Planning and Housing and the Director of Housing and Regeneration to  appropriate for planning purposes the Council’s interest in the land shown outlined in red on the plan at Appendix A, under section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 and to subsequently exercise the powers under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, subject to obtaining the necessary Secretary of State consents and subject to being satisfied that all the necessary conditions being met for the exercise of these powers.

·         Approval to use the Affordable Housing Fund allocation as detailed in the report for the nineteen affordable units within the scheme, giving a total allocation for the sum as set out in in the report.

Reasons for the Decision

The redevelopment of Parsons House North is vital not only in townscape terms but as a key contribution to the provision of more housing in the area.