Decision details

Resolution to compulsory purchase long term empty property

RESOLVED THAT

1. the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (‘the Order’) under section 226 (1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to acquire 8 Golden Miller Road, Cheltenham, as shown edged red on the attached plan (Appendix 2) (the Order Land) be authorised.

2. the Enforcement Manager be authorised to make any necessary minor or technical amendments to the boundaries of the Order Land.

3. the Borough Solicitor be authorised to seal the Order and to take all necessary steps, including the publication of all statutory notices and defend the Council at Public Inquiry if necessary, to secure confirmation of the Order and the vesting of the Order land in the Council.

4. the Enforcement Manager be authorised to continue to negotiate with the owners of interests in the Order Land to secure a purchase of the Order Land prior to confirmation of the Order

5. In the event that the Secretary of State notifies the Council that it has been given power to confirm the Order, authorise the Borough Solicitor to confirm the Order.

Consultation with owner