Issue - decisions

RESOLVED THAT:

1.      Cabinet agree in principle that the Councils may need to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire the land shown edged red on the plan, attached at appendix 2 of this report, in order to achieve the following:

(a)  Secure the delivery of the West Cheltenham development, its housing and job-creation objectives together with contributing to the promotion and improvement of the economic, social and environmental well-being of Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Boroughs in line with the emerging Cyber Central Garden Community Supplementary Planning Document;

(b)  Facilitate the development of the site by assembling the land interests within a reasonable timeframe and at a reasonable cost;

2.      The Director of Planning be authorised to undertake the investigative and preparatory work required for the compulsory purchase process in collaboration with Tewkesbury Borough Council.  Cabinet notes that as an outcome of this recommendation, if it is necessary and appropriate, for one or more compulsory purchase orders to be made, that a further report will be brought to Cabinet seeking approval to the making of an Order;

3.      Cabinet accept that costs of up to £100,000 may be incurred. This cost is to be split equally between the two authorities (£50,000 contribution from Tewkesbury Borough Council).