Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the above report.

RESOLVED

That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to complete a Section 106 Legal

Agreement to secure:

·         the delivery of the heritage benefits of the scheme including the restoration of the Abbey

·         affordable housing comprising 3 x 2 bed units and 2 x 3 bed units, to be delivered on a discounted for sale basis at a discount of 40% from open market value or as another form of intermediate tenure housing which is offered at the same level of affordability and complies with the requirements the Councils Interim Statement on Affordable Housing.

·         An education contribution of £30,000

·         Great Crested Newt Hibernacula

·         A total of 40 days per annum in total when the Abbey is open to the public for Guided Tours

·         6 open days a year when there will be public access to the gardens.  

·         2 days each year for both Newhall Parish Council and Dodcott-cum-Wilkesley Parish Council to hold local events in the Abbey or gardens.

·         A commuted sum payment in respect of off-site open space/recreation provision of £10,000 to be spent on upgrading current facilities or the provision of new facilities within Aston or Wrenbury.

·         A financial contribution of £8000 towards the cost of implementing a speed limit on the A530 through Aston and the extension of the existing 30mph limit on Sheppenhall Lane to beyond the application site southern boundary.

·         Provision of permissive footpath within the Combermere Estate in accordance with submitted plan.

(The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12.50pm and reconvened at 1.30pm).

(Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor C Thorley left the meeting and did not return).