Decision details

Assistant Director, M Henry presented the report which reminded members that the Nar Ouse Regeneration Area had been a long-standing policy initiative of the Borough Council.  Most recent Cabinet Reports had sought approvals for the delivery of Phase 1 of speculative commercial premises and the construction of the secondary road infrastructure required to service the overall development site.

The report set out the proposed terms for a disposal of land at the Nar Ouse Business Park, now that the secondary road infrastructure works were underway.  The disposal was for the purposes of a new health facility.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Joyce spoke in support of the proposals and encouraged some wording in the agreement to ensure it was returned at the current selling price if a Doctors surgery was not build. The Assistant Director confirmed a provision was in the contract.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Kemp addressed Cabinet welcoming the progress made on this which she and Councillor Joyce had been campaigning for  with the NHS for some years.  She expressed the hope that a diabetic clinic could also be held in the building.

Cabinet welcomed the recommendations which was planned to start building soon. The Chair thanked Officers for their work to bring this sale to fruition, and Councillors Joyce and Kemp alongside others for their work on lobbying for this development.

Cabinet noted that the Regeneration and Development Panel had considered the report and supported the recommendations.

RESOLVED:1)         That the proposed disposal of land, for the proposed use, on the outline terms set out within the report be approved.

2)            That delegated authority be granted to the Council’s Assistant Director Property & Projects, in consultation with the Executive Director – Place, and the Portfolio Holder for Property, to finalise the detailed disposal terms.

Reason for Decision

The Nar Ouse Business Park will contribute significantly to the Council’s regeneration ambitions for King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.  The proposed disposal of land for the purposes of a new health facility will not only provide a capital receipt for the Council, but will help facilitate the improvement and enhancement of the wider social infrastructure for King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.