Issue - meetings

To consider a report relating to the disposal of land off Earl Road, Handforth.

Consideration was given to a report regarding the potential disposal of Council owned land off Earl Road Handforth. In March 2012, a soft market testing exercise was conducted to establish likely demand for this site from the development market. The Council received more than 20 expressions of interest and approval was sought to progress the project in line with the Council’s Corporate objectives and Local Plan policies.

RESOLVED

That the Interim Chief Executive (or his identified nominee), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Prosperity & Economic Regeneration, and subject to consideration by the Monitoring Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, be authorised to:

i) Take all necessary action to bring forward, through phased direct development, the Council’s landholding at Earl Road, Handforth for employment led uses in line with current planning policy.

ii) Invest up to £130,000 towards the cost of financial appraisal, site investigation and masterplanning work.

iii) Commence marketing of serviced plots in order to ensure timely delivery on site.